2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FE03 OCF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 173,016 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE03 OCF Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 173,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE03 OCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (FE03 OCF) between April 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 17 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FE03 OCF Mileage History
- 07/04/200648,686 mi
- 11/04/200756,350 mi+7,664 mi
- 10/04/200866,083 mi+9,733 mi
- 10/04/200866,083 mi
- 08/01/201074,012 mi+7,929 mi
- 08/01/201074,012 mi
- 17/01/201178,861 mi+4,849 mi
- 17/01/201178,861 mi
- 09/01/2012830,261 mi+751,400 mi
- 09/01/2012830,261 mi
- 14/01/201387,872 mi-742,389 mi
- 18/01/201387,872 mi
- 15/01/201494,101 mi+6,229 mi
- 15/01/201494,101 mi
- 20/03/2015102,583 mi+8,482 mi
- 24/03/2015102,583 mi
- 18/03/2016110,070 mi+7,487 mi
- 23/03/2016110,070 mi
- 04/04/2017118,435 mi+8,365 mi
- 05/04/2017118,435 mi
- 15/03/2018126,166 mi+7,731 mi
- 15/03/2018126,166 mi
- 29/03/2019134,926 mi+8,760 mi
- 05/04/2019134,926 mi
- 03/06/2020143,402 mi+8,476 mi
- 04/06/2020143,402 mi
- 04/06/2020143,402 mi
- 27/05/2021148,107 mi+4,705 mi
- 28/05/2021148,107 mi
- 08/06/2022157,162 mi+9,055 mi
- 24/06/2022157,164 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2023165,004 mi+7,840 mi
- 29/06/2023165,004 mi
- 02/07/2024173,015 mi+8,011 mi
- 09/07/2024173,016 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,810 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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