2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AD03 VRU
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 80,582 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,582 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD03 VRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 80,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD03 VRU 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 (AD03 VRU) between November 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AD03 VRU Mileage History
- 14/11/202475,910 mi
- 14/11/202475,912 mi+2 mi
- 04/12/202579,981 mi+4,069 mi
- 11/12/202579,981 mi
- 30/06/202680,582 mi+601 mi
Average of roughly 2,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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