2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OV03 VMY
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 158,556 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 VMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 158,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 VMY 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 (OV03 VMY) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested brake hose split (1.2.1 (g))”; “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OV03 VMY Mileage History
- 22/02/2024143,825 mi
- 28/02/2024143,879 mi+54 mi
- 27/02/2025150,747 mi+6,868 mi
- 28/02/2025150,747 mi
- 19/03/2026158,556 mi+7,809 mi
Average of roughly 7,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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