2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VN03 XPH
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2003. Recorded mileage 132,504 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN03 XPH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 132,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN03 XPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (VN03 XPH) between May 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
VN03 XPH Mileage History
- 18/05/200634,656 mi
- 01/06/200743,467 mi+8,811 mi
- 06/06/200849,404 mi+5,937 mi
- 29/08/200953,252 mi+3,848 mi
- 31/07/201056,011 mi+2,759 mi
- 23/08/201164,785 mi+8,774 mi
- 08/08/201275,678 mi+10,893 mi
- 27/08/201385,178 mi+9,500 mi
- 27/08/201385,178 mi
- 19/08/201489,029 mi+3,851 mi
- 24/08/201598,357 mi+9,328 mi
- 22/08/2016102,523 mi+4,166 mi
- 23/08/2017107,932 mi+5,409 mi
- 23/08/2018115,313 mi+7,381 mi
- 23/08/2018115,313 mi
- 22/08/2019123,296 mi+7,983 mi
- 13/11/2020126,684 mi+3,388 mi
- 11/01/2022129,096 mi+2,412 mi
- 19/12/2022130,100 mi+1,004 mi
- 11/12/2023132,504 mi+2,404 mi
- 12/12/2023132,504 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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