Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 142,767 miles on the clock, averaging 7,883 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 AD03 VLJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,767 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,883 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD03 VLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About AD03 VLJ
What car is AD03 VLJ?
AD03 VLJ is an yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD03 VLJ?
The last recorded mileage for AD03 VLJ was 142,767 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD03 VLJ passed its MOT?
AD03 VLJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.
Is AD03 VLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD03 VLJ 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 AD03 VLJ?
AD03 VLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.