2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LA03 AHD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 171,757 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA03 AHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 171,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA03 AHD Mileage History
- 08/12/2021159,372 mi
- 08/12/2021159,385 mi+13 mi
- 06/12/2022171,757 mi+12,372 mi
- 06/12/2022171,757 mi
Average of roughly 12,455 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LA03 AHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LA03 AHD) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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