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YB03 EXL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 94,596 miles on the clock, averaging 3,980 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 YB03 EXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,856
Average per year3,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB03 EXL 27k44k61k78k95k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage88,740 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,233 miles
PASS
Mileage78,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage75,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage71,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage67,645 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage64,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage62,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage60,238 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage57,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage54,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage50,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage45,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage39,428 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage34,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage30,963 miles
Since last MOT+1,397 miles
PASS
Mileage29,566 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage26,986 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

RegistrationYB03 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YB03 EXL

What car is YB03 EXL?

YB03 EXL is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB03 EXL?

The last recorded mileage for YB03 EXL was 94,596 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB03 EXL passed its MOT?

YB03 EXL has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2023.

Is YB03 EXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB03 EXL 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 YB03 EXL?

YB03 EXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.