2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SO03 NBD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2003. Recorded mileage 70,913 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,913 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
SO03 NBD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 70,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (26 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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SO03 NBD Mileage History
- 15/06/200611,707 mi
- 18/06/200714,880 mi+3,173 mi
- 11/06/200817,829 mi+2,949 mi
- 11/06/200817,829 mi
- 04/06/200920,990 mi+3,161 mi
- 04/06/200920,990 mi
- 02/06/201022,778 mi+1,788 mi
- 04/06/201022,778 mi
- 09/06/201123,754 mi+976 mi
- 29/05/201224,480 mi+726 mi
- 23/09/201324,715 mi+235 mi
- 24/09/201324,715 mi
- 13/08/201430,723 mi+6,008 mi
- 13/08/201430,723 mi
- 03/04/201533,581 mi+2,858 mi
- 03/04/201533,581 mi
- 08/04/201636,104 mi+2,523 mi
- 08/04/201738,752 mi+2,648 mi
- 07/04/201845,728 mi+6,976 mi
- 04/04/201949,702 mi+3,974 mi
- 04/04/201949,702 mi
- 03/11/202157,416 mi+7,714 mi
- 05/11/202157,438 mi+22 mi
- 10/11/202263,314 mi+5,876 mi
- 26/10/202364,711 mi+1,397 mi
- 08/11/202466,912 mi+2,201 mi
- 07/11/202570,903 mi+3,991 mi
- 13/11/202570,913 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,050 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
SO03 NBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (SO03 NBD) between June 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))”.
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