2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · CA03 LKY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 124,978 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA03 LKY Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 124,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CA03 LKY Mileage History
- 11/07/200655,686 mi
- 11/07/200655,686 mi
- 16/07/200762,827 mi+7,141 mi
- 23/07/200868,400 mi+5,573 mi
- 24/07/200868,400 mi
- 14/07/200973,523 mi+5,123 mi
- 14/07/200973,523 mi
- 07/06/201076,860 mi+3,337 mi
- 08/06/201076,860 mi
- 25/05/201183,347 mi+6,487 mi
- 26/05/201183,347 mi
- 18/05/201287,917 mi+4,570 mi
- 18/05/201287,917 mi
- 12/06/201288,250 mi+333 mi
- 21/05/201392,862 mi+4,612 mi
- 30/05/201495,896 mi+3,034 mi
- 21/05/201599,245 mi+3,349 mi
- 21/05/201599,245 mi
- 09/06/2016103,077 mi+3,832 mi
- 09/06/2016103,078 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2017105,398 mi+2,320 mi
- 08/06/2017105,398 mi
- 11/06/2018108,635 mi+3,237 mi
- 07/06/2019111,918 mi+3,283 mi
- 07/06/2019111,919 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/2020115,209 mi+3,290 mi
- 19/05/2021120,358 mi+5,149 mi
- 19/05/2021120,358 mi
- 18/05/2022122,162 mi+1,804 mi
- 19/05/2022122,164 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/2023124,320 mi+2,156 mi
- 19/06/2023144,321 mi+20,001 mi
- 14/06/2024124,690 mi-19,631 mi
- 19/06/2024124,691 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/2025124,978 mi+287 mi
- 20/06/2025124,978 mi
Average of roughly 3,658 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CA03 LKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (CA03 LKY) between July 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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