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FL03 TYS

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 261,908 miles on the clock, averaging 13,923 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 FL03 TYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,923

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,547
Average per year13,923
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL03 TYS 87k131k175k218k262k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,908 miles
Since last MOT+12,547 miles
PASS
Mileage249,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage249,361 miles
Since last MOT+11,439 miles
PASS
Mileage237,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,277 miles
PASS
Mileage224,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,645 miles
Since last MOT+20,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,935 miles
Since last MOT+18,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,251 miles
PASS
Mileage172,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,429 miles
Since last MOT+14,440 miles
PASS
Mileage157,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage149,451 miles
Since last MOT+15,708 miles
PASS
Mileage133,743 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,794 miles
Since last MOT+16,735 miles
PASS
Mileage103,059 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,953 miles
Since last MOT+15,467 miles
PASS
Mileage87,486 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

RegistrationFL03 TYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FL03 TYS

What car is FL03 TYS?

FL03 TYS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL03 TYS?

The last recorded mileage for FL03 TYS was 261,908 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL03 TYS passed its MOT?

FL03 TYS has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2018.

Is FL03 TYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL03 TYS 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 FL03 TYS?

FL03 TYS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.