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EO03 MSX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 79,679 miles on the clock, averaging 5,948 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 EO03 MSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,948

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 MSX 30k43k55k67k80k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,679 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,166 miles
PASS
Mileage67,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage58,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage53,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,149 miles
PASS
Mileage52,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,224 miles
PASS
Mileage43,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage39,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage35,931 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage35,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage30,206 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

RegistrationEO03 MSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 MSX

What car is EO03 MSX?

EO03 MSX is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 MSX?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 MSX was 79,679 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 MSX passed its MOT?

EO03 MSX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2014.

Is EO03 MSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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