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PJ03 WRL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 103,869 miles on the clock, averaging 6,620 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 PJ03 WRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,869
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
6,620

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,869 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ03 WRL 12k35k58k81k104k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage98,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage93,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage90,816 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage85,843 miles
Since last MOT+10,843 miles
PASS
Mileage75,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage65,981 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage55,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,889 miles
PASS
Mileage43,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,659 miles
PASS
Mileage32,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage29,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,984 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage25,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage21,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage16,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,711 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage13,267 miles
Since last MOT+892 miles
PASS
Mileage12,375 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

RegistrationPJ03 WRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 WRL

What car is PJ03 WRL?

PJ03 WRL is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 WRL?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 WRL was 103,869 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 WRL passed its MOT?

PJ03 WRL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2019.

Is PJ03 WRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 WRL 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 PJ03 WRL?

PJ03 WRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.