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YL03 LLX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 129,453 miles on the clock, averaging 5,700 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 YL03 LLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,700

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,700
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 LLX 16k44k72k101k129k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage124,564 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage119,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage112,373 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,370 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage107,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage97,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage94,730 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage93,699 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage88,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage79,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage70,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage62,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,712 miles
Since last MOT+11,432 miles
PASS
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage33,769 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage25,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage17,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage15,535 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

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

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About YL03 LLX

What car is YL03 LLX?

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

What is the mileage of YL03 LLX?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 LLX was 129,453 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 LLX passed its MOT?

YL03 LLX has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.

Is YL03 LLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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