2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · GR03 EHF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 114,726 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR03 EHF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2022
- 114,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR03 EHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (GR03 EHF) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GR03 EHF Mileage History
- 18/08/2022114,726 mi
- 18/08/2022114,726 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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