2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · 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
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG03 YYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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))”.
HG03 YYJ Mileage History
- 18/05/200656,909 mi
- 01/05/200765,957 mi+9,048 mi
- 16/05/200876,412 mi+10,455 mi
- 16/05/200876,412 mi
- 25/04/200985,230 mi+8,818 mi
- 15/05/201094,721 mi+9,491 mi
- 06/05/201199,799 mi+5,078 mi
- 03/05/2012102,771 mi+2,972 mi
- 11/05/2013108,135 mi+5,364 mi
- 19/04/2014113,737 mi+5,602 mi
- 23/11/2015120,697 mi+6,960 mi
- 09/11/2016142,726 mi+22,029 mi
- 09/11/2016142,729 mi+3 mi
- 21/11/2017174,232 mi+31,503 mi
- 08/11/2018186,890 mi+12,658 mi
- 08/11/2018186,890 mi
- 02/11/2019192,302 mi+5,412 mi
- 18/11/2020202,986 mi+10,684 mi
- 19/11/2020202,986 mi
Average of roughly 10,069 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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