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PL03 NXG

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 113,217 miles on the clock, averaging 6,056 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 NXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,056

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 NXG 24k47k69k91k113k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,217 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage105,952 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,945 miles
Since last MOT+13,579 miles
PASS
Mileage92,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage83,448 miles
Since last MOT+10,976 miles
PASS
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,059 miles
PASS
Mileage71,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage67,477 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage59,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage54,459 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage47,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage41,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage35,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage27,915 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage27,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage24,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,329 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 NXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NXG

What car is PL03 NXG?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 NXG?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NXG was 113,217 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NXG passed its MOT?

PL03 NXG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2021.

Is PL03 NXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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