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AP03 FBA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 91,586 miles on the clock, averaging 4,211 miles per year, well 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 FBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,211

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

Low mileage
Latest reading91,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,303
Average per year4,211
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 FBA 15k34k53k72k92k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,586 miles
Since last MOT+15,303 miles
PASS
Mileage76,283 miles
Since last MOT+11,331 miles
PASS
Mileage64,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage63,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage61,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,081 miles
PASS
Mileage60,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage58,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage56,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage51,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage43,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage41,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage38,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage36,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,245 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage34,671 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage32,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,765 miles
PASS
Mileage30,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage26,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage20,970 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage15,241 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 FBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 FBA

What car is AP03 FBA?

AP03 FBA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 FBA?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 FBA was 91,586 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 FBA passed its MOT?

AP03 FBA has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2024.

Is AP03 FBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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