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PL03 YXH

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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 122,405 miles on the clock, averaging 7,099 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 YXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,099

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 reading122,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,092
Average per year7,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 YXH 45k64k84k103k122k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage118,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,627 miles
Since last MOT+10,427 miles
PASS
Mileage98,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage89,885 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage86,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,453 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage76,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage75,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage67,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage58,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage45,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage45,660 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage44,695 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 YXH
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 YXH

What car is PL03 YXH?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 YXH?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 YXH was 122,405 miles, recorded on 3 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 YXH passed its MOT?

PL03 YXH has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 3 May 2017.

Is PL03 YXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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