2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YE03 JFV
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 113,084 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE03 JFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2023
- 113,084 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.
YE03 JFV 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 (YE03 JFV) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YE03 JFV Mileage History
- 12/11/202196,711 mi
- 15/11/2022103,704 mi+6,993 mi
- 06/11/2023113,084 mi+9,380 mi
- 10/11/2023113,084 mi
- 16/11/2023113,084 mi
Average of roughly 8,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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