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GP03 MVW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 139,752 miles on the clock, averaging 7,030 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 GP03 MVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,030

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 reading139,752 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 MVW 21k50k80k110k140k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage136,250 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,248 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,241 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage135,746 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
PASS
Mileage135,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,188 miles
PASS
Mileage134,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage132,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage127,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage120,328 miles
Since last MOT+387 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage110,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage99,797 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage90,087 miles
Since last MOT+12,399 miles
PASS
Mileage77,688 miles
Since last MOT+12,937 miles
PASS
Mileage64,751 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage45,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage37,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,748 miles
PASS
Mileage28,312 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage20,574 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

RegistrationGP03 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 MVW

What car is GP03 MVW?

GP03 MVW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 MVW?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 MVW was 139,752 miles, recorded on 19 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 MVW passed its MOT?

GP03 MVW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2023.

Is GP03 MVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP03 MVW 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 GP03 MVW?

GP03 MVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.