2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL03 WMZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 93,148 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL03 WMZ Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 93,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL03 WMZ 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 (GL03 WMZ) between September 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
GL03 WMZ Mileage History
- 13/09/200619,160 mi
- 01/10/200725,488 mi+6,328 mi
- 02/10/200831,713 mi+6,225 mi
- 02/10/200831,713 mi
- 03/10/200938,798 mi+7,085 mi
- 30/09/201045,388 mi+6,590 mi
- 05/10/201045,433 mi+45 mi
- 24/01/201252,003 mi+6,570 mi
- 24/01/201252,004 mi+1 mi
- 11/01/201356,955 mi+4,951 mi
- 15/01/201357,001 mi+46 mi
- 22/01/201462,365 mi+5,364 mi
- 22/01/201462,365 mi
- 17/01/201567,054 mi+4,689 mi
- 22/01/201671,152 mi+4,098 mi
- 17/01/201775,094 mi+3,942 mi
- 17/01/201775,094 mi
- 13/01/201877,972 mi+2,878 mi
- 17/01/201877,989 mi+17 mi
- 16/01/201978,920 mi+931 mi
- 16/01/201978,920 mi
- 24/01/202080,106 mi+1,186 mi
- 24/01/202080,106 mi
- 14/12/202081,537 mi+1,431 mi
- 13/01/202283,670 mi+2,133 mi
- 14/01/202283,679 mi+9 mi
- 06/01/202386,408 mi+2,729 mi
- 29/03/202386,505 mi+97 mi
- 02/04/202493,148 mi+6,643 mi
Average of roughly 4,215 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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