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RV03 YVE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 74,640 miles on the clock, averaging 4,531 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 YVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,531

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,609
Average per year4,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 YVE 25k37k50k62k75k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage73,031 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage67,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,606 miles
PASS
Mileage61,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage57,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage51,936 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage47,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage41,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage35,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage30,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage24,918 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

RegistrationRV03 YVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 YVE

What car is RV03 YVE?

RV03 YVE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 YVE?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 YVE was 74,640 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 YVE passed its MOT?

RV03 YVE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2018.

Is RV03 YVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 YVE 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 YVE?

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