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2003 EM

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2003 EM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 53,532 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,860 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,701 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE TO N/S/F

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,503 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 18,360 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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2003 EM is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2003 EM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2003 EM?

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What year was 2003 EM registered?

2003 EM is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is 2003 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2003 EM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2003 EM have outstanding finance?

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