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EF03 AYL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 61,674 miles on the clock, averaging 3,000 miles per year, well 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 EF03 AYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,680
Average per year3,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 AYL 3k18k32k47k62k '06'25'16

Check EF03 AYL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage54,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,540 miles
PASS
Mileage47,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage41,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage30,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage27,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage26,547 miles
Since last MOT+679 miles
PASS
Mileage25,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage23,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage21,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage19,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage17,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage15,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage14,889 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage13,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage11,354 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage9,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage6,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage4,260 miles
Since last MOT+968 miles
PASS
Mileage3,292 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

RegistrationEF03 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 AYL

What car is EF03 AYL?

EF03 AYL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 AYL?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 AYL was 61,674 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 AYL passed its MOT?

EF03 AYL has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is EF03 AYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 AYL 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 EF03 AYL?

EF03 AYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.