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VE03 GWK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 160,171 miles on the clock, averaging 8,440 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VE03 GWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,440

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year8,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE03 GWK 52k79k106k133k160k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,171 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,160 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage149,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage140,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage134,658 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage129,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage124,495 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage116,703 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage106,177 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage98,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage90,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage83,044 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage74,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage69,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,020 miles
Since last MOT+17,179 miles
PASS
Mileage51,841 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 GWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VE03 GWK

What car is VE03 GWK?

VE03 GWK is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE03 GWK?

The last recorded mileage for VE03 GWK was 160,171 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE03 GWK passed its MOT?

VE03 GWK has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2019.

Is VE03 GWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE03 GWK 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 VE03 GWK?

VE03 GWK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.