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EX03 JWU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 92,186 miles on the clock, averaging 8,030 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 JWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,030

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year8,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 JWU 28k44k60k76k92k '06'14'10

Check EX03 JWU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,186 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
PASS
Mileage92,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage87,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage82,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage78,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,164 miles
Since last MOT+15,559 miles
PASS
Mileage62,605 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,528 miles
Since last MOT+23,289 miles
PASS
Mileage39,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage27,770 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

RegistrationEX03 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 JWU

What car is EX03 JWU?

EX03 JWU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 JWU?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 JWU was 92,186 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 JWU passed its MOT?

EX03 JWU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2014.

Is EX03 JWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 JWU 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 EX03 JWU?

EX03 JWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.