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AP03 TYA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 152,620 miles on the clock, averaging 7,185 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 TYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,185

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,620 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 TYA 25k57k89k121k153k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,400 miles
PASS
Mileage143,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage138,220 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
PASS
Mileage130,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage126,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage121,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,880 miles
PASS
Mileage116,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage111,592 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage101,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage94,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage83,034 miles
Since last MOT+13,457 miles
PASS
Mileage69,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage59,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage48,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage42,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage32,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage24,600 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

RegistrationAP03 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 TYA

What car is AP03 TYA?

AP03 TYA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 TYA?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 TYA was 152,620 miles, recorded on 21 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 TYA passed its MOT?

AP03 TYA has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2024.

Is AP03 TYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 TYA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP03 TYA?

AP03 TYA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.