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EO03 RBX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 33 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 14 (58% pass rate). It has 121,077 miles on the clock, averaging 4,701 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 RBX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
4,701

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,077 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 RBX 26k50k74k97k121k '06'26'15

Check EO03 RBX

Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage119,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage115,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage107,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage96,366 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,202 miles
Since last MOT+18,155 miles
PASS
Mileage78,047 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage77,802 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,786 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage76,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage72,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage68,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage64,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage60,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage56,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage52,885 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage48,572 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage45,041 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,879 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage32,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage26,306 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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

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About EO03 RBX

What car is EO03 RBX?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 RBX?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 RBX was 121,077 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 RBX passed its MOT?

EO03 RBX has had 33 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (19 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is EO03 RBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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