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2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · HG03 YYJ

HG03 YYJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 202,986 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2021.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2003 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Nov 2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (22 Jul 2021)
Recorded Mileage
202,986 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Nov 2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 22 Jul 2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1422cc
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HG03 YYJ Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2020
  • 202,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

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HG03 YYJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 14:01
MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (HG03 YYJ) between May 2006 and November 2020.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 19 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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HG03 YYJ Mileage History

  1. 18/05/200656,909 mi
  2. 01/05/200765,957 mi+9,048 mi
  3. 16/05/200876,412 mi+10,455 mi
  4. 16/05/200876,412 mi
  5. 25/04/200985,230 mi+8,818 mi
  6. 15/05/201094,721 mi+9,491 mi
  7. 06/05/201199,799 mi+5,078 mi
  8. 03/05/2012102,771 mi+2,972 mi
  9. 11/05/2013108,135 mi+5,364 mi
  10. 19/04/2014113,737 mi+5,602 mi
  11. 23/11/2015120,697 mi+6,960 mi
  12. 09/11/2016142,726 mi+22,029 mi
  13. 09/11/2016142,729 mi+3 mi
  14. 21/11/2017174,232 mi+31,503 mi
  15. 08/11/2018186,890 mi+12,658 mi
  16. 08/11/2018186,890 mi
  17. 02/11/2019192,302 mi+5,412 mi
  18. 18/11/2020202,986 mi+10,684 mi
  19. 19/11/2020202,986 mi

Average of roughly 10,069 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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