2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · V2 LJD
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 151,516 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V2 LJD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 151,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V2 LJD 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 (V2 LJD) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V2 LJD Mileage History
- 20/02/2023134,992 mi
- 30/07/2024148,624 mi+13,632 mi
- 08/08/2024148,625 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2025151,516 mi+2,891 mi
- 05/11/2025151,516 mi
Average of roughly 6,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (9N/9N3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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