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EO03 UTL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 94,503 miles on the clock, averaging 5,685 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 UTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,685

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

Below average
Latest reading94,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 UTL 21k39k58k76k95k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,503 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,502 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage88,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage85,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage82,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage48,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,389 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage36,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage35,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage33,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage28,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,067 miles
PASS
Mileage20,750 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 UTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 UTL

What car is EO03 UTL?

EO03 UTL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 UTL?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 UTL was 94,503 miles, recorded on 21 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 UTL passed its MOT?

EO03 UTL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2019.

Is EO03 UTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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