2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS03 HXX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 129,512 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 HXX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2022
- 129,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 HXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (LS03 HXX) between May 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)”.
LS03 HXX Mileage History
- 31/05/200649,004 mi
- 31/05/200649,004 mi
- 31/05/200765,178 mi+16,174 mi
- 22/04/200877,355 mi+12,177 mi
- 22/04/200877,355 mi
- 22/04/200983,688 mi+6,333 mi
- 22/04/200983,688 mi
- 22/04/201089,585 mi+5,897 mi
- 15/04/201195,391 mi+5,806 mi
- 18/04/201195,391 mi
- 20/04/201299,931 mi+4,540 mi
- 26/04/201299,931 mi
- 18/03/2013103,557 mi+3,626 mi
- 18/03/2013103,557 mi
- 21/03/2014106,657 mi+3,100 mi
- 02/04/2014106,656 mi-1 mi
- 20/03/2015109,833 mi+3,177 mi
- 20/03/2015109,833 mi
- 18/03/2016112,885 mi+3,052 mi
- 22/03/2016112,887 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/2017115,882 mi+2,995 mi
- 21/03/2017115,891 mi+9 mi
- 26/03/2018119,089 mi+3,198 mi
- 22/03/2019121,527 mi+2,438 mi
- 26/03/2020124,843 mi+3,316 mi
- 26/03/2020124,843 mi
- 26/03/2021127,489 mi+2,646 mi
- 25/03/2022129,512 mi+2,023 mi
Average of roughly 5,090 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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