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NC03 EMS

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 87,520 miles on the clock, averaging 5,271 miles per year, 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 NC03 EMS

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,271

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

Below average
Latest reading87,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC03 EMS 18k36k53k70k88k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,520 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,516 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage79,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage72,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage67,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage56,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,153 miles
PASS
Mileage43,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage32,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,132 miles
PASS
Mileage29,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage27,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage25,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage23,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage20,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage18,231 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

RegistrationNC03 EMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 EMS

What car is NC03 EMS?

NC03 EMS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC03 EMS?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 EMS was 87,520 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 EMS passed its MOT?

NC03 EMS has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2019.

Is NC03 EMS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 EMS 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 NC03 EMS?

NC03 EMS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.