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EF03 EOY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 87,533 miles on the clock, averaging 5,335 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 EF03 EOY

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 EOY 35k48k61k74k88k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,533 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage78,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage61,898 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage52,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage45,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage42,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage34,509 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

RegistrationEF03 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 EOY

What car is EF03 EOY?

EF03 EOY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 EOY?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 EOY was 87,533 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 EOY passed its MOT?

EF03 EOY has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2016.

Is EF03 EOY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 EOY 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 EF03 EOY?

EF03 EOY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.