2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · OW03 BZB
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 94,311 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OW03 BZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 94,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OW03 BZB Mileage History
- 17/10/202389,926 mi
- 27/09/202491,994 mi+2,068 mi
- 27/09/202491,999 mi+5 mi
- 13/10/202594,311 mi+2,312 mi
- 13/10/202594,311 mi
Average of roughly 2,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OW03 BZB 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 (OW03 BZB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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 (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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