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PL03 YMX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 127,026 miles on the clock, averaging 8,633 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 YMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,026 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 YMX 28k53k78k102k127k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,026 miles
Since last MOT+16,420 miles
PASS
Mileage110,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,101 miles
PASS
Mileage99,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage98,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,021 miles
PASS
Mileage97,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage96,084 miles
Since last MOT+24,525 miles
PASS
Mileage71,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage59,509 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
PASS
Mileage48,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,097 miles
Since last MOT+10,753 miles
PASS
Mileage28,344 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 YMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 YMX

What car is PL03 YMX?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 YMX?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 YMX was 127,026 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 YMX passed its MOT?

PL03 YMX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2017.

Is PL03 YMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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