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AP03 FAU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 94,168 miles on the clock, averaging 5,080 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 AP03 FAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,080

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 reading94,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,981
Average per year5,080
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FAU 16k35k55k75k94k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage92,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage88,213 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,212 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,355 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage68,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage59,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage51,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage48,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage44,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage41,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage37,419 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage33,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,759 miles
PASS
Mileage29,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage23,257 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage19,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage15,786 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

RegistrationAP03 FAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 FAU

What car is AP03 FAU?

AP03 FAU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 FAU?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FAU was 94,168 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FAU passed its MOT?

AP03 FAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2021.

Is AP03 FAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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