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EO03 USF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 121,040 miles on the clock, averaging 6,940 miles per year, 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 USF

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,940

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

Below average
Latest reading121,040 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 USF 17k43k69k95k121k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage117,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage113,854 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,400 miles
Since last MOT+11,668 miles
PASS
Mileage101,732 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage95,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,590 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,585 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage83,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage72,663 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage65,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,145 miles
PASS
Mileage60,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage52,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage43,727 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage29,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage23,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage17,215 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 USF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 USF

What car is EO03 USF?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 USF?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 USF was 121,040 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 USF passed its MOT?

EO03 USF has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.

Is EO03 USF ULEZ compliant?

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

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