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GP03 VSU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 68,139 miles on the clock, averaging 4,049 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 VSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year131
Average per year4,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP03 VSU 15k29k42k55k68k '06'19'14

Check GP03 VSU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,139 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage58,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage53,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage50,922 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage49,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage46,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage42,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage36,256 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage32,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage29,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage25,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage20,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage15,495 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 VSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 VSU

What car is GP03 VSU?

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

What is the mileage of GP03 VSU?

The last recorded mileage for GP03 VSU was 68,139 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP03 VSU passed its MOT?

GP03 VSU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2019.

Is GP03 VSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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