2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AE03 WZC
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 83,962 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE03 WZC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2012
- 83,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AE03 WZC Mileage History
- 11/04/200629,812 mi
- 16/03/200739,336 mi+9,524 mi
- 27/03/200850,360 mi+11,024 mi
- 27/01/200956,693 mi+6,333 mi
- 20/01/201064,505 mi+7,812 mi
- 20/01/201064,507 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/201173,793 mi+9,286 mi
- 24/01/201173,795 mi+2 mi
- 18/01/201283,955 mi+10,160 mi
- 20/01/201283,962 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,374 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
AE03 WZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AE03 WZC) between April 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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