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 1200cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 177,165 miles on the clock, averaging 17,332 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 EP03 JYC
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 17,332 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | EP03 JYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EP — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About EP03 JYC
What car is EP03 JYC?
EP03 JYC is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EP03 JYC?
The last recorded mileage for EP03 JYC was 177,165 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EP03 JYC passed its MOT?
EP03 JYC has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2014.
Is EP03 JYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 JYC 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 EP03 JYC?
EP03 JYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.