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AV03 HXN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 87,155 miles on the clock, averaging 3,436 miles per year, well 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 AV03 HXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,436

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year535
Average per year3,436
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 HXN 30k44k59k73k87k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,155 miles
Since last MOT+535 miles
PASS
Mileage86,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage85,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage82,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage81,417 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,409 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage80,965 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage79,027 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage74,848 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,230 miles
PASS
Mileage68,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage63,789 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,426 miles
PASS
Mileage59,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage52,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage45,235 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage37,367 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage34,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage30,167 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

RegistrationAV03 HXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 HXN

What car is AV03 HXN?

AV03 HXN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 HXN?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 HXN was 87,155 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 HXN passed its MOT?

AV03 HXN has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is AV03 HXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 HXN 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 AV03 HXN?

AV03 HXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.