2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EN03 RYX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 24,217 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN03 RYX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2026
- 24,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (EN03 RYX) between June 2006 and November 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2026 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 (14 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EN03 RYX Mileage History
- 14/06/20067,606 mi
- 11/06/20079,446 mi+1,840 mi
- 05/06/200811,019 mi+1,573 mi
- 08/06/200912,827 mi+1,808 mi
- 07/06/201014,252 mi+1,425 mi
- 14/06/201115,458 mi+1,206 mi
- 01/06/201216,785 mi+1,327 mi
- 13/06/201317,570 mi+785 mi
- 30/05/201418,386 mi+816 mi
- 22/05/201519,117 mi+731 mi
- 26/05/201620,316 mi+1,199 mi
- 21/06/201721,461 mi+1,145 mi
- 18/06/201822,334 mi+873 mi
- 25/06/201922,760 mi+426 mi
- 27/06/201922,764 mi+4 mi
- 02/11/202023,213 mi+449 mi
- 02/11/202023,213 mi
- 29/10/202123,386 mi+173 mi
- 10/10/202223,594 mi+208 mi
- 19/10/202323,813 mi+219 mi
- 25/10/202423,992 mi+179 mi
- 04/11/202524,102 mi+110 mi
- 07/11/202524,102 mi
- 03/11/202624,217 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 815 miles per year across 24 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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