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GP03 UPK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 96,324 miles on the clock, averaging 4,438 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 GP03 UPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,438

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 reading96,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,008
Average per year4,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 UPK 29k46k62k79k96k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage94,316 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,290 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage94,264 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage93,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage91,399 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage86,337 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage78,475 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,578 miles
PASS
Mileage57,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage49,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage40,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,967 miles
PASS
Mileage28,605 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 UPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 UPK

What car is GP03 UPK?

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

What is the mileage of GP03 UPK?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 UPK was 96,324 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 UPK passed its MOT?

GP03 UPK has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 9 Nov 2021.

Is GP03 UPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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