2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AO03 VFT
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 147,844 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO03 VFT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2023
- 147,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO03 VFT 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 (AO03 VFT) between February 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO03 VFT Mileage History
- 12/02/2022141,002 mi
- 14/02/2022141,004 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/2023147,844 mi+6,840 mi
- 31/01/2023147,844 mi
Average of roughly 7,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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