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PL03 XYZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 150,422 miles on the clock, averaging 7,659 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 XYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,659

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 reading150,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XYZ 13k48k82k116k150k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,422 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
PASS
Mileage139,209 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,117 miles
Since last MOT+12,796 miles
PASS
Mileage126,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,321 miles
Since last MOT+14,813 miles
PASS
Mileage111,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage104,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage95,662 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage93,120 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage92,133 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage86,582 miles
Since last MOT+1,391 miles
PASS
Mileage85,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,191 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,930 miles
Since last MOT+13,822 miles
PASS
Mileage59,108 miles
Since last MOT+13,969 miles
PASS
Mileage45,139 miles
Since last MOT+10,342 miles
PASS
Mileage34,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage29,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage24,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage20,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage17,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage13,338 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 XYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 XYZ

What car is PL03 XYZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XYZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XYZ was 150,422 miles, recorded on 22 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XYZ passed its MOT?

PL03 XYZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2024.

Is PL03 XYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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