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EO03 DHV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 58,495 miles on the clock, averaging 2,325 miles per year, well below 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 EO03 DHV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
58,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,325

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 reading58,495 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 DHV 12k24k35k47k58k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage57,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage53,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage52,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,708 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage51,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,879 miles
Since last MOT+524 miles
PASS
Mileage51,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,355 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage51,310 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
PASS
Mileage51,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage50,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,585 miles
PASS
Mileage48,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage46,630 miles
Since last MOT+1,901 miles
PASS
Mileage44,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage42,192 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage39,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage36,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage34,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage30,176 miles
Since last MOT+17,684 miles
PASS
Mileage12,492 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

RegistrationEO03 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 DHV

What car is EO03 DHV?

EO03 DHV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 DHV?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 DHV was 58,495 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 DHV passed its MOT?

EO03 DHV has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is EO03 DHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 DHV 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 EO03 DHV?

EO03 DHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.