2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FV03 HSJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26/04/2003. Recorded mileage 134,111 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
FV03 HSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 134,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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FV03 HSJ Mileage History
- 01/07/2024133,583 mi
- 14/07/2025133,949 mi+366 mi
- 16/07/2025133,851 mi-98 mi
- 09/07/2026134,109 mi+258 mi
- 22/07/2026134,111 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FV03 HSJ 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 (FV03 HSJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Fuel pipe union leaking fuel line to fuel filter leaking dangerous (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre leaking (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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