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RX03 OVL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 111,569 miles on the clock, averaging 6,754 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 RX03 OVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,754

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

Below average
Latest reading111,569 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 OVL 37k56k74k93k112k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,569 miles
PASS
Mileage135,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage130,123 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage124,516 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,499 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage117,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage106,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,393 miles
PASS
Mileage93,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,851 miles
PASS
Mileage81,981 miles
Since last MOT+11,594 miles
PASS
Mileage70,387 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage61,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,081 miles
PASS
Mileage49,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,565 miles
PASS
Mileage36,931 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

RegistrationRX03 OVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 OVL

What car is RX03 OVL?

RX03 OVL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX03 OVL?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 OVL was 111,569 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 OVL passed its MOT?

RX03 OVL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2017.

Is RX03 OVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 OVL 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 RX03 OVL?

RX03 OVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.