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AP03 AEV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 92,189 miles on the clock, averaging 6,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 AEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
6,080

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,189 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 AEV 26k42k59k76k92k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,322 miles
PASS
Mileage77,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage71,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,096 miles
Since last MOT+820 miles
PASS
Mileage70,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage67,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,754 miles
Since last MOT+828 miles
PASS
Mileage66,926 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage62,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage51,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage46,409 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage36,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,328 miles
PASS
Mileage25,774 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 AEV

What car is AP03 AEV?

AP03 AEV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 AEV?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 AEV was 92,189 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 AEV passed its MOT?

AP03 AEV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2018.

Is AP03 AEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 AEV 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 AP03 AEV?

AP03 AEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.