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CE03 VHW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 98,590 miles on the clock, averaging 6,005 miles per year, 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 CE03 VHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,005

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 reading98,590 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE03 VHW 27k45k63k81k99k '06'18'11

Check CE03 VHW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,338 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage82,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,884 miles
PASS
Mileage71,684 miles
Since last MOT+11,332 miles
PASS
Mileage60,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage52,539 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,964 miles
PASS
Mileage43,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage35,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage30,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,053 miles
PASS
Mileage26,691 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

RegistrationCE03 VHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CE03 VHW

What car is CE03 VHW?

CE03 VHW is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE03 VHW?

The last recorded mileage for CE03 VHW was 98,590 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE03 VHW passed its MOT?

CE03 VHW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2018.

Is CE03 VHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE03 VHW 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 CE03 VHW?

CE03 VHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.