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PL03 VEA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 64,872 miles on the clock, averaging 4,031 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 VEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,031

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

Low mileage
Latest reading64,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,156
Average per year4,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VEA 18k30k41k53k65k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage60,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage56,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage52,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage49,452 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage46,778 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage43,365 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage39,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage33,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage27,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage22,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage17,768 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 VEA
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 VEA

What car is PL03 VEA?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 VEA?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VEA was 64,872 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VEA passed its MOT?

PL03 VEA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2018.

Is PL03 VEA ULEZ compliant?

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

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