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PL03 NXU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 64,418 miles on the clock, averaging 4,135 miles per year, well 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 NXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,135

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,135
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 NXU 23k33k44k54k64k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,418 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage60,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage55,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage51,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage47,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,603 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage43,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage39,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,666 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage32,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage28,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage22,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,801 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 NXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NXU

What car is PL03 NXU?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 NXU?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NXU was 64,418 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NXU passed its MOT?

PL03 NXU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2016.

Is PL03 NXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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