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YY03 ARZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,205 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 YY03 ARZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,205

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,696
Average per year7,205
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY03 ARZ 19k43k67k92k116k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage106,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage100,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage93,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage84,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,550 miles
PASS
Mileage72,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage62,990 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage55,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage52,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,948 miles
PASS
Mileage44,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,221 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage33,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage29,879 miles
Since last MOT+11,034 miles
PASS
Mileage18,845 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

RegistrationYY03 ARZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YY03 ARZ

What car is YY03 ARZ?

YY03 ARZ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY03 ARZ?

The last recorded mileage for YY03 ARZ was 115,867 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY03 ARZ passed its MOT?

YY03 ARZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2019.

Is YY03 ARZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY03 ARZ 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 YY03 ARZ?

YY03 ARZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.