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PE03 CBF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 118,537 miles on the clock, averaging 8,888 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 CBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,537
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,888

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 CBF 28k50k73k96k119k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,537 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,962 miles
PASS
Mileage113,568 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage109,674 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage105,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage100,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,708 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage92,613 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage82,853 miles
Since last MOT+11,526 miles
PASS
Mileage71,327 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,142 miles
Since last MOT+13,462 miles
PASS
Mileage57,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
PASS
Mileage46,482 miles
Since last MOT+18,711 miles
PASS
Mileage27,771 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

RegistrationPE03 CBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 CBF

What car is PE03 CBF?

PE03 CBF is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE03 CBF?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 CBF was 118,537 miles, recorded on 13 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 CBF passed its MOT?

PE03 CBF has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2016.

Is PE03 CBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 CBF 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 PE03 CBF?

PE03 CBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.