2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LA03 AOP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 76,673 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA03 AOP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 76,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LA03 AOP Mileage History
- 12/06/202371,569 mi
- 27/06/202471,575 mi+6 mi
- 28/06/202471,577 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/202576,672 mi+5,095 mi
- 01/07/202576,673 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA03 AOP 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 (LA03 AOP) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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