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GY03 XGD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 80,324 miles on the clock, averaging 5,319 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GY03 XGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,319

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,205
Average per year5,319
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY03 XGD 19k34k49k65k80k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,324 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage78,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,865 miles
PASS
Mileage76,254 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage74,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage73,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage66,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage57,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,330 miles
Since last MOT+14,090 miles
PASS
Mileage43,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage39,440 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage34,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage26,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage18,551 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 XGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GY03 XGD

What car is GY03 XGD?

GY03 XGD is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY03 XGD?

The last recorded mileage for GY03 XGD was 80,324 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY03 XGD passed its MOT?

GY03 XGD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2017.

Is GY03 XGD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY03 XGD 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 GY03 XGD?

GY03 XGD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.