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MJ03 AEV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 81,681 miles on the clock, averaging 3,721 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 MJ03 AEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,721

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 reading81,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,132
Average per year3,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 AEV 20k35k51k66k82k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage80,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,549 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
PASS
Mileage80,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage74,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage70,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage66,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage62,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage57,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage53,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage49,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage45,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage40,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage35,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,323 miles
PASS
Mileage31,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage27,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage22,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage19,617 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

RegistrationMJ03 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 AEV

What car is MJ03 AEV?

MJ03 AEV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 AEV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 AEV was 81,681 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 AEV passed its MOT?

MJ03 AEV has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2023.

Is MJ03 AEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 AEV 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 MJ03 AEV?

MJ03 AEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.