2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GF03 FUP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,525 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF03 FUP Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 137,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 FUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (GF03 FUP) between March 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF03 FUP Mileage History
- 20/03/200627,552 mi
- 30/03/200733,999 mi+6,447 mi
- 28/07/200838,624 mi+4,625 mi
- 31/07/200838,629 mi+5 mi
- 22/04/200938,322 mi-307 mi
- 22/04/200938,322 mi
- 13/04/201054,386 mi+16,064 mi
- 20/04/201054,397 mi+11 mi
- 15/04/201162,338 mi+7,941 mi
- 24/05/201262,436 mi+98 mi
- 24/05/201262,436 mi
- 20/05/201366,485 mi+4,049 mi
- 22/05/201366,485 mi
- 12/05/201469,522 mi+3,037 mi
- 17/07/201572,509 mi+2,987 mi
- 08/07/201676,107 mi+3,598 mi
- 08/08/201883,420 mi+7,313 mi
- 17/08/201883,451 mi+31 mi
- 24/09/201992,397 mi+8,946 mi
- 24/09/201992,399 mi+2 mi
- 26/09/202099,428 mi+7,029 mi
- 26/09/202099,428 mi
- 31/08/2021108,596 mi+9,168 mi
- 07/09/2022114,930 mi+6,334 mi
- 12/09/2022114,940 mi+10 mi
- 18/09/2023127,676 mi+12,736 mi
- 07/10/2024134,037 mi+6,361 mi
- 07/10/2024134,037 mi
- 24/09/2025137,525 mi+3,488 mi
Average of roughly 5,635 miles per year across 29 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: Below 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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