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ML03 HJZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 80,475 miles on the clock, averaging 5,778 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 ML03 HJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,475
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,778

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,475 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,778
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML03 HJZ 10k28k45k63k80k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,475 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage74,385 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage68,455 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage62,344 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage55,415 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage50,131 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,066 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage46,505 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage37,092 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage32,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage26,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage21,380 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage15,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage9,941 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 HJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 HJZ

What car is ML03 HJZ?

ML03 HJZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 HJZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 HJZ was 80,475 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 HJZ passed its MOT?

ML03 HJZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.

Is ML03 HJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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