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YM03 HVU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 162,326 miles on the clock, averaging 13,273 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 YM03 HVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,273

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,326 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,273
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM03 HVU 42k72k102k132k162k '06'15'11

Check YM03 HVU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,230 miles
PASS
Mileage144,576 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,708 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,646 miles
Since last MOT+16,939 miles
PASS
Mileage117,707 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,486 miles
Since last MOT+20,095 miles
PASS
Mileage86,391 miles
Since last MOT+17,219 miles
PASS
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+13,314 miles
PASS
Mileage55,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage45,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage41,961 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

RegistrationYM03 HVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 HVU

What car is YM03 HVU?

YM03 HVU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM03 HVU?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 HVU was 162,326 miles, recorded on 5 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 HVU passed its MOT?

YM03 HVU has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2015.

Is YM03 HVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM03 HVU 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 YM03 HVU?

YM03 HVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.