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PL03 XYT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 131,452 miles on the clock, averaging 6,866 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 XYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,866

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,452 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XYT 29k55k80k106k131k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage126,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage118,337 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage109,430 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage103,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage97,005 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage89,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage82,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage66,940 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage57,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,099 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage48,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage41,281 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage29,182 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL03 XYT

What car is PL03 XYT?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XYT?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XYT was 131,452 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XYT passed its MOT?

PL03 XYT has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2021.

Is PL03 XYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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