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YM03 SXT

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 83,217 miles on the clock, averaging 3,672 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 YM03 SXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,672

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,521
Average per year3,672
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 SXT 15k32k49k66k83k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage75,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage72,344 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
PASS
Mileage67,284 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,281 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
PASS
Mileage67,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage65,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage63,847 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage62,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage59,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage55,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage50,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage42,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage38,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage34,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage30,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,932 miles
PASS
Mileage25,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage20,142 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage20,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage14,685 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 SXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 SXT

What car is YM03 SXT?

YM03 SXT is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM03 SXT?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 SXT was 83,217 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 SXT passed its MOT?

YM03 SXT has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.

Is YM03 SXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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