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HD03 GWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 84,130 miles on the clock, averaging 4,517 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 HD03 GWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,130
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
4,517

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,300
Average per year4,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD03 GWL 11k30k48k66k84k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage78,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage68,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage61,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage55,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage48,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage42,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage36,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage30,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage26,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage25,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
PASS
Mileage18,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage13,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage11,322 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

RegistrationHD03 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HD03 GWL

What car is HD03 GWL?

HD03 GWL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD03 GWL?

The last recorded mileage for HD03 GWL was 84,130 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD03 GWL passed its MOT?

HD03 GWL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2022.

Is HD03 GWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD03 GWL 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 HD03 GWL?

HD03 GWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.