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CU03 XDY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 12 (45% pass rate). It has 205,515 miles on the clock, averaging 14,543 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CU03 XDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
45%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
14,543

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year453
Average per year14,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 XDY 28k72k117k161k206k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,515 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,062 miles
Since last MOT+14,309 miles
PASS
Mileage190,753 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage184,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage177,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,954 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage163,354 miles
Since last MOT+22,002 miles
PASS
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOT+18,213 miles
PASS
Mileage123,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,139 miles
Since last MOT+14,367 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,772 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage97,071 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,898 miles
Since last MOT+16,392 miles
PASS
Mileage80,506 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,421 miles
Since last MOT+15,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,447 miles
Since last MOT+25,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,185 miles
PASS
Mileage27,653 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,650 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

RegistrationCU03 XDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 XDY

What car is CU03 XDY?

CU03 XDY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 XDY?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 XDY was 205,515 miles, recorded on 9 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 XDY passed its MOT?

CU03 XDY has had 22 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (10 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2018.

Is CU03 XDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 XDY 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 CU03 XDY?

CU03 XDY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.