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PY03 GWP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 82,224 miles on the clock, averaging 3,520 miles per year, well 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 PY03 GWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,520

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year67
Average per year3,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 GWP 20k36k51k67k82k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,224 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,157 miles
Since last MOT+16,746 miles
PASS
Mileage65,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage56,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage47,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage44,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage41,443 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage40,540 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage39,960 miles
Since last MOT+739 miles
PASS
Mileage39,221 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage38,347 miles
Since last MOT+872 miles
PASS
Mileage37,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
PASS
Mileage36,145 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage34,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage32,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage29,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage26,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,088 miles
PASS
Mileage23,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage20,149 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 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 GWP

What car is PY03 GWP?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 GWP?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 GWP was 82,224 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 GWP passed its MOT?

PY03 GWP has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is PY03 GWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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