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PK03 FSE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 85,428 miles on the clock, averaging 5,896 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 PK03 FSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,896

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 reading85,428 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK03 FSE 19k35k52k69k85k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage77,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,806 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage77,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage73,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage66,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage56,465 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage46,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage42,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage37,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage24,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage18,673 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

RegistrationPK03 FSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 FSE

What car is PK03 FSE?

PK03 FSE is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK03 FSE?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 FSE was 85,428 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 FSE passed its MOT?

PK03 FSE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2017.

Is PK03 FSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 FSE 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 PK03 FSE?

PK03 FSE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.