Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 120,723 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for YP03 PLU
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,723 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,645 |
| Average per year | 7,484 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YP03 PLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About YP03 PLU
What car is YP03 PLU?
YP03 PLU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP03 PLU?
The last recorded mileage for YP03 PLU was 120,723 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP03 PLU passed its MOT?
YP03 PLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2019.
Is YP03 PLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP03 PLU 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 YP03 PLU?
YP03 PLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.