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DU03 DXE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 120,407 miles on the clock, averaging 8,685 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DU03 DXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,685

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,149
Average per year8,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU03 DXE 25k49k73k97k120k '06'17'11

Check DU03 DXE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,407 miles
Since last MOT+21,149 miles
PASS
Mileage99,258 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,687 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage89,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage80,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage73,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage67,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage61,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage55,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage47,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage40,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage33,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage24,887 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

RegistrationDU03 DXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DU03 DXE

What car is DU03 DXE?

DU03 DXE is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU03 DXE?

The last recorded mileage for DU03 DXE was 120,407 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU03 DXE passed its MOT?

DU03 DXE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is DU03 DXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU03 DXE 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 DU03 DXE?

DU03 DXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.