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PL03 RSY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 150,882 miles on the clock, averaging 7,787 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 PL03 RSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,787

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 reading150,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,993
Average per year7,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 RSY 16k50k84k117k151k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage135,889 miles
Since last MOT+456 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,137 miles
PASS
Mileage122,296 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage119,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage112,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage105,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage98,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage91,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage83,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage75,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage66,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage57,591 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage43,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage36,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage23,735 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage17,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage16,287 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 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 RSY

What car is PL03 RSY?

PL03 RSY is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 RSY?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 RSY was 150,882 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 RSY passed its MOT?

PL03 RSY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2023.

Is PL03 RSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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