2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MF03 TXJ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 74,017 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF03 TXJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 74,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF03 TXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MF03 TXJ) between March 2006 and April 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MF03 TXJ Mileage History
- 02/03/200616,172 mi
- 08/03/200719,468 mi+3,296 mi
- 24/06/200823,525 mi+4,057 mi
- 15/06/200926,204 mi+2,679 mi
- 17/06/201029,078 mi+2,874 mi
- 17/06/201132,139 mi+3,061 mi
- 25/06/201234,934 mi+2,795 mi
- 17/06/201337,649 mi+2,715 mi
- 09/06/201441,298 mi+3,649 mi
- 22/06/201544,102 mi+2,804 mi
- 23/06/201646,641 mi+2,539 mi
- 15/06/201748,789 mi+2,148 mi
- 12/06/201850,865 mi+2,076 mi
- 17/06/201952,582 mi+1,717 mi
- 22/10/202054,105 mi+1,523 mi
- 15/11/202161,741 mi+7,636 mi
- 15/11/202161,741 mi
- 16/11/202272,770 mi+11,029 mi
- 20/04/202374,017 mi+1,247 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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