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AD03 DWU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 83,119 miles on the clock, averaging 9,199 miles per year, above 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 DWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
9,199

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,982
Average per year9,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD03 DWU 41k51k62k73k83k '06'11'09

Check AD03 DWU

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage79,137 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage67,836 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,548 miles
Since last MOT+15,265 miles
PASS
Mileage52,283 miles
Since last MOT+11,474 miles
PASS
Mileage40,809 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 DWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AD03 DWU

What car is AD03 DWU?

AD03 DWU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD03 DWU?

The last recorded mileage for AD03 DWU was 83,119 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD03 DWU passed its MOT?

AD03 DWU has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 16 Mar 2011.

Is AD03 DWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD03 DWU 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 DWU?

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