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WF03 DBU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 136,865 miles on the clock, averaging 7,558 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WF03 DBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,558

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF03 DBU 20k49k79k108k137k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage133,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,305 miles
PASS
Mileage120,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage116,206 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage110,832 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage98,650 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage92,425 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage87,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage82,951 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
PASS
Mileage82,802 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage73,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,759 miles
PASS
Mileage61,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,350 miles
PASS
Mileage50,080 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,429 miles
PASS
Mileage38,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage31,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage20,135 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

RegistrationWF03 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WF03 DBU

What car is WF03 DBU?

WF03 DBU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF03 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for WF03 DBU was 136,865 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF03 DBU passed its MOT?

WF03 DBU has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2021.

Is WF03 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF03 DBU 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 WF03 DBU?

WF03 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.