2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · FE03 OCH
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 180,207 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE03 OCH Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 180,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE03 OCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (FE03 OCH) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
FE03 OCH Mileage History
- 07/03/200676,500 mi
- 09/08/200758,573 mi-17,927 mi
- 10/08/200758,573 mi
- 23/07/200873,681 mi+15,108 mi
- 12/08/200988,916 mi+15,235 mi
- 11/09/2010104,868 mi+15,952 mi
- 24/09/2011113,652 mi+8,784 mi
- 12/09/2012120,590 mi+6,938 mi
- 12/09/2012120,590 mi
- 05/10/2013124,691 mi+4,101 mi
- 30/09/2014130,080 mi+5,389 mi
- 11/10/2014130,299 mi+219 mi
- 10/10/2015138,600 mi+8,301 mi
- 05/10/2016145,877 mi+7,277 mi
- 05/10/2016145,877 mi
- 05/10/2017150,288 mi+4,411 mi
- 06/10/2017150,290 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2018156,322 mi+6,032 mi
- 01/10/2019164,908 mi+8,586 mi
- 11/10/2019165,205 mi+297 mi
- 14/10/2020170,164 mi+4,959 mi
- 20/10/2020170,175 mi+11 mi
- 14/10/2021172,859 mi+2,684 mi
- 23/06/2022173,107 mi+248 mi
- 12/08/2022173,212 mi+105 mi
- 10/08/2023175,566 mi+2,354 mi
- 18/08/2023175,581 mi+15 mi
- 13/08/2024177,552 mi+1,971 mi
- 18/08/2025180,068 mi+2,516 mi
- 06/05/2026180,122 mi+54 mi
- 18/05/2026180,207 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 5,135 miles per year across 31 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: 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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