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PY03 KXV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 142,177 miles on the clock, averaging 10,131 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 KXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,131

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 reading142,177 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 KXV 4k39k73k108k142k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage132,573 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage126,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage117,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage108,926 miles
Since last MOT+19,841 miles
PASS
Mileage89,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,085 miles
Since last MOT+50,691 miles
PASS
Mileage38,394 miles
PASS
Mileage71,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,511 miles
Since last MOT+21,447 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,522 miles
Since last MOT+16,820 miles
PASS
Mileage19,702 miles
Since last MOT+13,291 miles
PASS
Mileage6,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage5,260 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage4,486 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 KXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 KXV

What car is PY03 KXV?

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

What is the mileage of PY03 KXV?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 KXV was 142,177 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 KXV passed its MOT?

PY03 KXV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2020.

Is PY03 KXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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