2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PEP 16Y
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 166,085 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1422cc
PEP 16Y Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 166,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PEP 16Y Mileage History
- 21/02/200627,881 mi
- 09/02/200735,527 mi+7,646 mi
- 05/02/200840,441 mi+4,914 mi
- 24/02/200946,521 mi+6,080 mi
- 17/11/200950,718 mi+4,197 mi
- 17/11/200950,718 mi
- 16/04/201052,518 mi+1,800 mi
- 15/04/201160,630 mi+8,112 mi
- 16/04/201269,029 mi+8,399 mi
- 29/04/201377,081 mi+8,052 mi
- 30/04/201483,917 mi+6,836 mi
- 24/04/201592,082 mi+8,165 mi
- 25/04/2016102,004 mi+9,922 mi
- 27/04/2017110,446 mi+8,442 mi
- 16/04/2018118,133 mi+7,687 mi
- 18/04/2018118,139 mi+6 mi
- 23/02/2019125,940 mi+7,801 mi
- 10/02/2020137,089 mi+11,149 mi
- 20/02/2021142,996 mi+5,907 mi
- 21/02/2022148,688 mi+5,692 mi
- 03/03/2023154,979 mi+6,291 mi
- 15/03/2023154,988 mi+9 mi
- 13/03/2024160,385 mi+5,397 mi
- 24/02/2025163,423 mi+3,038 mi
- 07/03/2025163,433 mi+10 mi
- 19/02/2026166,085 mi+2,652 mi
Average of roughly 6,912 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
PEP 16Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (PEP 16Y) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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