free car check
GL03WLD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GL03WLD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 15 Nov 2022
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
⚠️
120 Total Defects Recorded
16 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,247 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Hand brake needs adjustment
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Front Stone chip damaged on windscreen
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,889 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,889 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,851 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cant be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,338 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,329 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,725 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
21 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
16 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,497 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear Box is deteriorated (Engine management light is on)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
31 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,322 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,322 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,723 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 25 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,531 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) Dangerous
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,616 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
5 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,517 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 25 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,145 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,773 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010 25 Jun 20264 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,149 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2009 25 Jun 202629 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,937 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 25 Jun 202627 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,217 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 25 Jun 202627 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 33,217 MI
25 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL03WLD was registered on 2003-05-29
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.