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ML03 HJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 97,973 miles on the clock, averaging 3,913 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 ML03 HJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,973 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 HJU 20k39k59k78k98k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage94,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage89,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage82,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage78,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage69,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage65,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage59,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage54,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage48,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage43,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage41,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage37,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage32,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage28,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage24,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage22,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,686 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage20,271 miles
Since last MOT+758 miles
PASS
Mileage19,513 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

RegistrationML03 HJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 HJU

What car is ML03 HJU?

ML03 HJU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 HJU?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 HJU was 97,973 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 HJU passed its MOT?

ML03 HJU has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is ML03 HJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 HJU 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 ML03 HJU?

ML03 HJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.