2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · DV03 AXD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 87,388 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DV03 AXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 87,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DV03 AXD Mileage History
- 26/07/202469,726 mi
- 29/07/202469,730 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/202571,452 mi+1,722 mi
- 13/04/202687,388 mi+15,936 mi
- 13/04/202687,388 mi
Average of roughly 10,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV03 AXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (DV03 AXD) between July 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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