2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LA03 GYX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 88,242 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA03 GYX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 88,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA03 GYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LA03 GYX) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox broken off (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LA03 GYX Mileage History
- 25/11/202182,550 mi
- 15/10/202285,308 mi+2,758 mi
- 18/01/202488,236 mi+2,928 mi
- 29/01/202488,242 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,615 miles per year across 4 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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