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AV03 KWM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 126,024 miles on the clock, averaging 4,983 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 AV03 KWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,983

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

Low mileage
Latest reading126,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,361
Average per year4,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 KWM 68k83k97k112k126k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage123,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage122,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage114,398 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage107,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,408 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage101,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage95,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage89,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage83,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,994 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage73,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage68,277 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

RegistrationAV03 KWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 KWM

What car is AV03 KWM?

AV03 KWM is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 KWM?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 KWM was 126,024 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 KWM passed its MOT?

AV03 KWM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Oct 2017.

Is AV03 KWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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