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RO52 KJN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 203,798 miles on the clock, averaging 15,809 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RO52 KJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
15,809

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,798 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO52 KJN 44k84k124k164k204k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage193,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage184,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage174,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,093 miles
PASS
Mileage162,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage151,345 miles
Since last MOT+24,682 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,663 miles
Since last MOT+28,294 miles
PASS
Mileage98,369 miles
Since last MOT+23,754 miles
PASS
Mileage74,615 miles
Since last MOT+16,867 miles
PASS
Mileage57,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
PASS
Mileage44,241 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 KJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RO52 KJN

What car is RO52 KJN?

RO52 KJN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RO52 KJN?

The last recorded mileage for RO52 KJN was 203,798 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO52 KJN passed its MOT?

RO52 KJN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2016.

Is RO52 KJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO52 KJN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RO52 KJN?

RO52 KJN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.