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VA03 DMY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 156,642 miles on the clock, averaging 9,411 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 VA03 DMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,411

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,459
Average per year9,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 DMY 26k59k91k124k157k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,642 miles
Since last MOT+16,459 miles
PASS
Mileage140,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage135,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage130,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage124,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage117,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage109,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage100,412 miles
Since last MOT+364 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,885 miles
PASS
Mileage90,163 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage84,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,593 miles
PASS
Mileage72,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,176 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage59,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage37,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 DMY

What car is VA03 DMY?

VA03 DMY is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 DMY?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 DMY was 156,642 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 DMY passed its MOT?

VA03 DMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2020.

Is VA03 DMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 DMY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA03 DMY?

VA03 DMY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.