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ET03 DLF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 120,030 miles on the clock, averaging 5,750 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 ET03 DLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,750

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 reading120,030 miles
Reading date
Miles last year65
Average per year5,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 DLF 43k62k82k101k120k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,030 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,688 miles
PASS
Mileage117,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage115,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage113,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,004 miles
PASS
Mileage112,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage108,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,866 miles
Since last MOT+14,186 miles
PASS
Mileage94,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,252 miles
PASS
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+11,867 miles
PASS
Mileage69,561 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage60,200 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage53,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage51,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage48,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage42,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,985 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 DLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 DLF

What car is ET03 DLF?

ET03 DLF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 DLF?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 DLF was 120,030 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 DLF passed its MOT?

ET03 DLF has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2019.

Is ET03 DLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 DLF 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 ET03 DLF?

ET03 DLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.