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PY03 HZR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, 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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 88,428 miles on the clock, averaging 8,688 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 PY03 HZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,688

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year108
Average per year8,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 HZR 13k32k51k69k88k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,428 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage83,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage78,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage72,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage67,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,495 miles
Since last MOT+23,832 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,663 miles
Since last MOT+16,223 miles
PASS
Mileage19,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage16,846 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage12,689 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 HZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 HZR

What car is PY03 HZR?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 HZR?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 HZR was 88,428 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 HZR passed its MOT?

PY03 HZR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2015.

Is PY03 HZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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