2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YJ03 HMM
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 120,847 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ03 HMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 120,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YJ03 HMM Mileage History
- 30/08/202473,066 mi
- 28/08/202596,269 mi+23,203 mi
- 04/09/202596,280 mi+11 mi
- 31/08/2026120,847 mi+24,567 mi
- 31/08/2026120,847 mi
Average of roughly 23,876 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ03 HMM 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 HMM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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