2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LB03 CXW
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 107,748 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB03 CXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 107,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LB03 CXW Mileage History
- 09/01/202392,655 mi
- 25/01/202497,338 mi+4,683 mi
- 21/01/2025103,418 mi+6,080 mi
- 23/01/2025103,418 mi
- 22/01/2026107,748 mi+4,330 mi
Average of roughly 4,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB03 CXW 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 (LB03 CXW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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