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FA03 DEU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 85,031 miles on the clock, averaging 4,023 miles per year, well 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 FA03 DEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,023

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,188
Average per year4,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA03 DEU 34k47k60k72k85k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,031 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage77,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage72,668 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage64,314 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage60,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage54,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage48,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,888 miles
PASS
Mileage97,915 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage87,050 miles
Since last MOT+17,573 miles
PASS
Mileage69,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,477 miles
Since last MOT+21,875 miles
PASS
Mileage47,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,602 miles
Since last MOT+11,585 miles
PASS
Mileage36,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,647 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,370 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

RegistrationFA03 DEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FA03 DEU

What car is FA03 DEU?

FA03 DEU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA03 DEU?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 DEU was 85,031 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 DEU passed its MOT?

FA03 DEU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2019.

Is FA03 DEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 DEU 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 FA03 DEU?

FA03 DEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.