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PY03 JVR

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 91,251 miles on the clock, averaging 5,827 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 PY03 JVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,827

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

Below average
Latest reading91,251 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 JVR 17k35k54k73k91k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage86,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage84,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage77,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage72,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage63,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage57,288 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage53,915 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage46,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage37,604 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,096 miles
PASS
Mileage27,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage21,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage16,799 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 JVR
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 JVR

What car is PY03 JVR?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 JVR?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 JVR was 91,251 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 JVR passed its MOT?

PY03 JVR has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is PY03 JVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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