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ET03 EYJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 49,018 miles on the clock, averaging 1,804 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 ET03 EYJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
49,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,804

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 reading49,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year1,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 EYJ 14k23k32k40k49k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,018 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage45,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage38,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage27,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage24,202 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage23,845 miles
Since last MOT+271 miles
PASS
Mileage23,574 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
PASS
Mileage23,386 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
PASS
Mileage23,118 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage22,830 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
PASS
Mileage22,569 miles
Since last MOT+307 miles
PASS
Mileage22,262 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
PASS
Mileage21,950 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage21,565 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage21,153 miles
Since last MOT+794 miles
PASS
Mileage20,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage19,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage17,541 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage14,049 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

RegistrationET03 EYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 EYJ

What car is ET03 EYJ?

ET03 EYJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 EYJ?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 EYJ was 49,018 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 EYJ passed its MOT?

ET03 EYJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is ET03 EYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 EYJ 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 ET03 EYJ?

ET03 EYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.