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YL03 ERJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, 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 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 52,963 miles on the clock, averaging 1,728 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 YL03 ERJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,728

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year574
Average per year1,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 ERJ 20k28k36k45k53k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,963 miles
Since last MOT+574 miles
PASS
Mileage52,389 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,385 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage51,387 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage50,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage49,070 miles
Since last MOT+1,429 miles
PASS
Mileage47,641 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage47,116 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOT+709 miles
PASS
Mileage45,827 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage44,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,900 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage44,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage42,821 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage41,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,922 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
PASS
Mileage40,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage39,617 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage37,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage34,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage30,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage25,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage19,819 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

RegistrationYL03 ERJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 ERJ

What car is YL03 ERJ?

YL03 ERJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 ERJ?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 ERJ was 52,963 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 ERJ passed its MOT?

YL03 ERJ has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is YL03 ERJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 ERJ 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 YL03 ERJ?

YL03 ERJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.