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PL03 LYT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 147,022 miles on the clock, averaging 6,650 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 PL03 LYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,022
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,650

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,022 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,887
Average per year6,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 LYT 38k65k92k120k147k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage138,135 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage131,529 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,753 miles
PASS
Mileage123,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage111,741 miles
Since last MOT+12,096 miles
PASS
Mileage99,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage86,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,402 miles
PASS
Mileage74,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage67,460 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage63,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage58,006 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage54,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage47,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,414 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
PASS
Mileage47,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage37,799 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

RegistrationPL03 LYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 LYT

What car is PL03 LYT?

PL03 LYT is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 LYT?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 LYT was 147,022 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 LYT passed its MOT?

PL03 LYT has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2022.

Is PL03 LYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 LYT 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 PL03 LYT?

PL03 LYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.