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PA03 HXV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 120,899 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PA03 HXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 HXV 20k45k70k96k121k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,899 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,894 miles
Since last MOT+20,928 miles
PASS
Mileage99,966 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,765 miles
PASS
Mileage86,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage68,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,403 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
PASS
Mileage58,479 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage51,030 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage42,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage35,297 miles
PASS
Mileage238,439 miles
Since last MOT+214,275 miles
PASS
Mileage24,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage19,665 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 HXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 HXV

What car is PA03 HXV?

PA03 HXV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PA03 HXV?

The last recorded mileage for PA03 HXV was 120,899 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA03 HXV passed its MOT?

PA03 HXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.

Is PA03 HXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 HXV 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 PA03 HXV?

PA03 HXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.