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PL03 NXE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 121,230 miles on the clock, averaging 7,101 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 PL03 NXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,101

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

Below average
Latest reading121,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,425
Average per year7,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 NXE 50k68k86k104k121k '06'16'11

Check PL03 NXE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage117,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage114,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage109,924 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage98,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,402 miles
PASS
Mileage85,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,976 miles
PASS
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage70,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,296 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage60,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage50,421 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

RegistrationPL03 NXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NXE

What car is PL03 NXE?

PL03 NXE is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 NXE?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NXE was 121,230 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NXE passed its MOT?

PL03 NXE has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2016.

Is PL03 NXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 NXE 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 PL03 NXE?

PL03 NXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.