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GP03 UPL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 128,510 miles on the clock, averaging 7,471 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 GP03 UPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,471

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 UPL 23k49k76k102k129k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,357 miles
PASS
Mileage116,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage113,263 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage113,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage111,565 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage101,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage92,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage83,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,652 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage74,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage66,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage58,125 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage48,743 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,742 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage38,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage32,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage22,664 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 UPL

What car is GP03 UPL?

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

What is the mileage of GP03 UPL?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 UPL was 128,510 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 UPL passed its MOT?

GP03 UPL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.

Is GP03 UPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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