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DN03 GDU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 71,145 miles on the clock, averaging 3,933 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 DN03 GDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,933

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,955
Average per year3,933
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN03 GDU 29k40k50k61k71k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage68,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage65,477 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage62,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage59,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage56,530 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage52,692 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage49,264 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage44,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,144 miles
PASS
Mileage35,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,101 miles
PASS
Mileage29,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,181 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

RegistrationDN03 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DN03 GDU

What car is DN03 GDU?

DN03 GDU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DN03 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for DN03 GDU was 71,145 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN03 GDU passed its MOT?

DN03 GDU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2017.

Is DN03 GDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN03 GDU 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 DN03 GDU?

DN03 GDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.