2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · YJ03 FOB
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 159,587 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ03 FOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2024
- 159,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ03 FOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (YJ03 FOB) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YJ03 FOB Mileage History
- 01/11/2022151,711 mi
- 01/11/2022151,713 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2023155,961 mi+4,248 mi
- 31/10/2023155,961 mi
- 29/10/2024159,587 mi+3,626 mi
Average of roughly 3,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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