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CW03 GVZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Bangor, Cymru (Wales) · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 173,537 miles on the clock, averaging 10,465 miles per year, above 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 CW03 GVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,465

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,177
Average per year10,465
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW03 GVZ 22k60k98k136k174k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage171,360 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage159,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,762 miles
PASS
Mileage149,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage136,666 miles
Since last MOT+12,257 miles
PASS
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOT+14,491 miles
PASS
Mileage109,918 miles
Since last MOT+14,388 miles
PASS
Mileage95,530 miles
Since last MOT+13,610 miles
PASS
Mileage81,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage71,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage61,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage52,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,990 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage32,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage21,704 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

RegistrationCW03 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CW03 GVZ

What car is CW03 GVZ?

CW03 GVZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW03 GVZ?

The last recorded mileage for CW03 GVZ was 173,537 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW03 GVZ passed its MOT?

CW03 GVZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.

Is CW03 GVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW03 GVZ 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 CW03 GVZ?

CW03 GVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.