2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VA03 AFF
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 115,678 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA03 AFF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 115,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA03 AFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (VA03 AFF) between May 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
VA03 AFF Mileage History
- 24/05/20066,166 mi
- 22/06/20077,971 mi+1,805 mi
- 26/06/200817,336 mi+9,365 mi
- 26/06/200817,336 mi
- 23/06/200925,629 mi+8,293 mi
- 23/06/201036,347 mi+10,718 mi
- 24/06/201143,840 mi+7,493 mi
- 25/06/201143,848 mi+8 mi
- 22/06/201251,200 mi+7,352 mi
- 27/06/201251,209 mi+9 mi
- 24/06/201356,580 mi+5,371 mi
- 25/06/201462,985 mi+6,405 mi
- 25/06/201462,985 mi
- 26/06/201573,877 mi+10,892 mi
- 24/06/201676,354 mi+2,477 mi
- 22/06/201783,948 mi+7,594 mi
- 22/06/201783,948 mi
- 25/06/201891,026 mi+7,078 mi
- 26/06/201995,602 mi+4,576 mi
- 22/06/202098,352 mi+2,750 mi
- 02/07/202098,356 mi+4 mi
- 12/07/202199,592 mi+1,236 mi
- 13/07/202199,593 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202299,872 mi+279 mi
- 14/04/2023103,629 mi+3,757 mi
- 12/04/2024109,667 mi+6,038 mi
- 12/04/2024109,667 mi
- 14/04/2025116,592 mi+6,925 mi
- 15/04/2025112,592 mi-4,000 mi
- 17/03/2026115,510 mi+2,918 mi
- 30/03/2026115,678 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 5,517 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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