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RV03 VLF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 106,189 miles on the clock, averaging 5,227 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 VLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,227

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,313
Average per year5,227
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 VLF 18k40k62k84k106k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+19,313 miles
PASS
Mileage86,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,059 miles
PASS
Mileage85,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage74,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,746 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage67,289 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage59,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage53,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage46,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage39,152 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage35,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage32,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage30,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage27,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage24,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage17,596 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 VLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 VLF

What car is RV03 VLF?

RV03 VLF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 VLF?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 VLF was 106,189 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 VLF passed its MOT?

RV03 VLF has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 13 Feb 2023.

Is RV03 VLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 VLF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV03 VLF?

RV03 VLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.