2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YP03 KGX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 116,823 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YP03 KGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
- 116,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
YP03 KGX Mileage History
- 20/03/2023109,768 mi
- 21/03/2024113,461 mi+3,693 mi
- 26/03/2024113,494 mi+33 mi
- 20/03/2025116,746 mi+3,252 mi
- 28/03/2025116,823 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 3,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP03 KGX 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 (YP03 KGX) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YP03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YP03KGX.
CITROEN
BERLINGO
DAIHATSU
HIJET
DAIHATSU
TERIOS
FORD
TRANSIT
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.