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EO03 TGN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 170,593 miles on the clock, averaging 11,555 miles per year, above 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 TGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,555

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year11,555
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 TGN 4k46k87k129k171k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,593 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,580 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage166,284 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage158,664 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,601 miles
PASS
Mileage149,035 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,773 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage137,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage129,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage120,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,355 miles
PASS
Mileage103,917 miles
Since last MOT+15,675 miles
PASS
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOT+18,717 miles
PASS
Mileage69,525 miles
Since last MOT+16,899 miles
PASS
Mileage52,626 miles
Since last MOT+18,310 miles
PASS
Mileage34,316 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
PASS
Mileage20,240 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,166 miles
Since last MOT+14,509 miles
PASS
Mileage5,657 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage4,197 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 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 TGN

What car is EO03 TGN?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 TGN?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 TGN was 170,593 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 TGN passed its MOT?

EO03 TGN has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2020.

Is EO03 TGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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