2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · G15 TAY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 81,629 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G15 TAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 81,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G15 TAY 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 (G15 TAY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G15 TAY Mileage History
- 31/01/202462,201 mi
- 10/01/202568,182 mi+5,981 mi
- 10/01/202568,182 mi
- 26/01/202681,628 mi+13,446 mi
- 27/01/202681,629 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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