2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GP03 MVK
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 168,483 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP03 MVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 168,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP03 MVK 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 (GP03 MVK) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint bolt broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
GP03 MVK Mileage History
- 01/08/2024151,695 mi
- 23/07/2025159,776 mi+8,081 mi
- 26/07/2025159,777 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2026168,483 mi+8,706 mi
- 12/10/2026168,483 mi
Average of roughly 7,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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