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PK03 UMB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 107,831 miles on the clock, averaging 7,913 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PK03 UMB

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,913

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,403
Average per year7,913
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK03 UMB 9k34k59k83k108k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage103,428 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage100,056 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage95,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage92,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage84,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage79,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,623 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage74,809 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage67,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage61,144 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,470 miles
PASS
Mileage49,630 miles
Since last MOT+18,649 miles
PASS
Mileage30,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,981 miles
Since last MOT+20,967 miles
PASS
Mileage10,014 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage9,404 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

RegistrationPK03 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 UMB

What car is PK03 UMB?

PK03 UMB is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK03 UMB?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 UMB was 107,831 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 UMB passed its MOT?

PK03 UMB has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.

Is PK03 UMB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 UMB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK03 UMB?

PK03 UMB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.