2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS03 FGP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 56,341 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS03 FGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 56,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS03 FGP Mileage History
- 14/06/202455,072 mi
- 12/06/202556,064 mi+992 mi
- 12/06/202556,064 mi
- 10/06/202656,338 mi+274 mi
- 16/06/202656,341 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS03 FGP 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 (LS03 FGP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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