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PY03 CEA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 155,366 miles on the clock, averaging 12,112 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PY03 CEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,366
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
12,112

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,366 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 CEA 21k54k88k122k155k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,366 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage152,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage150,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage142,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage138,098 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage132,304 miles
Since last MOT+101,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,012 miles
PASS
Mileage125,458 miles
Since last MOT+21,315 miles
PASS
Mileage104,143 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,140 miles
Since last MOT+22,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,736 miles
Since last MOT+22,679 miles
PASS
Mileage59,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,057 miles
Since last MOT+25,312 miles
PASS
Mileage33,745 miles
Since last MOT+12,947 miles
PASS
Mileage20,798 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

RegistrationPY03 CEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 CEA

What car is PY03 CEA?

PY03 CEA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 CEA?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 CEA was 155,366 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 CEA passed its MOT?

PY03 CEA has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.

Is PY03 CEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 CEA 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 PY03 CEA?

PY03 CEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.