2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ03 UYP
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2003. Recorded mileage 160,498 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1198cc
MJ03 UYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/04/2024
- 160,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MJ03 UYP Mileage History
- 08/02/2022146,193 mi
- 14/02/2022146,271 mi+78 mi
- 17/04/2023153,205 mi+6,934 mi
- 19/04/2024160,498 mi+7,293 mi
Average of roughly 6,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MJ03 UYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (MJ03 UYP) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed miss fire and stalling (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))”.
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