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AP03 TXX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 159,781 miles on the clock, averaging 8,506 miles per year, around 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 TXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,506

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,683
Average per year8,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 TXX 50k77k105k132k160k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage159,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage153,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage147,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage142,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage136,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage129,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage122,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage118,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage110,046 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,044 miles
Since last MOT+10,942 miles
PASS
Mileage99,102 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,101 miles
Since last MOT+19,106 miles
PASS
Mileage79,995 miles
Since last MOT+16,402 miles
PASS
Mileage63,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,916 miles
PASS
Mileage49,677 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 TXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 TXX

What car is AP03 TXX?

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

What is the mileage of AP03 TXX?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 TXX was 159,781 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 TXX passed its MOT?

AP03 TXX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2019.

Is AP03 TXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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