2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB03 VLY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 112,994 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB03 VLY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2019
- 112,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LB03 VLY Mileage History
- 19/06/200622,298 mi
- 19/01/200725,941 mi+3,643 mi
- 21/07/200728,551 mi+2,610 mi
- 20/06/200834,150 mi+5,599 mi
- 17/06/200944,910 mi+10,760 mi
- 09/08/201055,671 mi+10,761 mi
- 09/08/201055,671 mi
- 16/08/201160,417 mi+4,746 mi
- 16/08/201160,418 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/201267,609 mi+7,191 mi
- 13/08/201373,946 mi+6,337 mi
- 24/07/201480,397 mi+6,451 mi
- 24/07/201480,397 mi
- 12/08/201531,585 mi-48,812 mi
- 12/08/201531,585 mi
- 16/08/201690,790 mi+59,205 mi
- 19/08/201690,949 mi+159 mi
- 02/11/201798,662 mi+7,713 mi
- 01/11/2018102,640 mi+3,978 mi
- 30/10/2019112,994 mi+10,354 mi
Average of roughly 6,787 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LB03 VLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LB03 VLY) between June 2006 and October 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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