2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CP03 AFV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 88,707 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP03 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 88,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP03 AFV 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 (CP03 AFV) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
CP03 AFV Mileage History
- 20/05/202383,297 mi
- 21/05/202485,592 mi+2,295 mi
- 23/05/202485,665 mi+73 mi
- 28/05/202587,517 mi+1,852 mi
- 19/05/202688,707 mi+1,190 mi
Average of roughly 1,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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