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FM03 FYD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 130,130 miles on the clock, averaging 7,272 miles per year, 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 FM03 FYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,272

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

Below average
Latest reading130,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 FYD 16k45k73k102k130k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,130 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,126 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage126,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage123,059 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage118,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage113,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,158 miles
Since last MOT+12,236 miles
PASS
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOT+19,387 miles
PASS
Mileage81,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage70,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage64,346 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage56,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage51,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage47,821 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage37,146 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,145 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage16,115 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

RegistrationFM03 FYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FM03 FYD

What car is FM03 FYD?

FM03 FYD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM03 FYD?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 FYD was 130,130 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 FYD passed its MOT?

FM03 FYD has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2022.

Is FM03 FYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 FYD 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 FM03 FYD?

FM03 FYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.