2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · PL03 RTZ
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 48,702 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL03 RTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 48,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL03 RTZ 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 (PL03 RTZ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL03 RTZ Mileage History
- 29/04/202442,442 mi
- 01/05/202442,474 mi+32 mi
- 29/04/202544,537 mi+2,063 mi
- 30/04/202544,537 mi
- 30/04/202648,702 mi+4,165 mi
Average of roughly 3,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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