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AP03 OLB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 133,061 miles on the clock, averaging 6,018 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 OLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,018

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 reading133,061 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 OLB 36k60k85k109k133k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage131,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage130,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage128,493 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,487 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage127,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage122,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage117,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage110,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage103,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage96,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage89,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage81,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,712 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,662 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage61,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+13,399 miles
PASS
Mileage35,984 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 OLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 OLB

What car is AP03 OLB?

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

What is the mileage of AP03 OLB?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 OLB was 133,061 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 OLB passed its MOT?

AP03 OLB has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2022.

Is AP03 OLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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