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AD03 DWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 104,146 miles on the clock, averaging 5,306 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AD03 DWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,306

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year207
Average per year5,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD03 DWL 30k49k67k86k104k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,146 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage99,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage94,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage88,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage81,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,236 miles
PASS
Mileage71,638 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage58,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage52,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage47,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage40,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage30,466 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AD03 DWL

What car is AD03 DWL?

AD03 DWL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD03 DWL?

The last recorded mileage for AD03 DWL was 104,146 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD03 DWL passed its MOT?

AD03 DWL has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2020.

Is AD03 DWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD03 DWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD03 DWL?

AD03 DWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.