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GP03 UAX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 82,139 miles on the clock, averaging 7,093 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 GP03 UAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,093

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,528
Average per year7,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 UAX 37k49k60k71k82k '06'12'09

Check GP03 UAX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage78,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage73,615 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage67,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage59,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,742 miles
Since last MOT+20,719 miles
PASS
Mileage39,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,548 miles
PASS
Mileage37,475 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

RegistrationGP03 UAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GP03 UAX

What car is GP03 UAX?

GP03 UAX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP03 UAX?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 UAX was 82,139 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 UAX passed its MOT?

GP03 UAX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2012.

Is GP03 UAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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