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YY03 DPV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Yellow Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourYellow
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 103,769 miles on the clock, averaging 5,308 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YY03 DPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,308

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year124
Average per year5,308
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY03 DPV 8k32k56k80k104k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,769 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,229 miles
PASS
Mileage94,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage83,985 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage73,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage67,720 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,670 miles
Since last MOT+17,134 miles
PASS
Mileage50,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,536 miles
Since last MOT+12,425 miles
PASS
Mileage38,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage34,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage31,853 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,355 miles
PASS
Mileage26,466 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage13,191 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,951 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
PASS
Mileage12,433 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
PASS
Mileage11,896 miles
Since last MOT+790 miles
PASS
Mileage11,106 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage9,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage7,978 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YY03 DPV

What car is YY03 DPV?

YY03 DPV is a yellow Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY03 DPV?

The last recorded mileage for YY03 DPV was 103,769 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY03 DPV passed its MOT?

YY03 DPV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2024.

Is YY03 DPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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