2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR03 WMP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 88,692 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 WMP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
- 88,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 WMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LR03 WMP) between March 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LR03 WMP Mileage History
- 27/03/200615,800 mi
- 19/03/200718,415 mi+2,615 mi
- 21/03/200718,416 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/200820,675 mi+2,259 mi
- 23/03/200922,820 mi+2,145 mi
- 31/03/201024,975 mi+2,155 mi
- 31/03/201126,766 mi+1,791 mi
- 01/04/201126,766 mi
- 02/04/201227,675 mi+909 mi
- 05/04/201328,553 mi+878 mi
- 03/04/201429,458 mi+905 mi
- 02/04/201530,132 mi+674 mi
- 02/04/201530,132 mi
- 18/04/201631,709 mi+1,577 mi
- 18/04/201631,709 mi
- 18/04/201733,286 mi+1,577 mi
- 09/04/201835,942 mi+2,656 mi
- 09/04/201946,386 mi+10,444 mi
- 16/07/202057,485 mi+11,099 mi
- 16/07/202057,485 mi
- 05/07/202163,181 mi+5,696 mi
- 14/07/202274,049 mi+10,868 mi
- 06/07/202381,427 mi+7,378 mi
- 19/06/202488,692 mi+7,265 mi
Average of roughly 3,998 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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