2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · YT03 YLS
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 157,319 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YT03 YLS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 157,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YT03 YLS Mileage History
- 24/02/200633,451 mi
- 10/11/200640,916 mi+7,465 mi
- 02/11/200751,006 mi+10,090 mi
- 30/10/200860,124 mi+9,118 mi
- 06/11/200966,305 mi+6,181 mi
- 08/11/201072,290 mi+5,985 mi
- 08/11/201179,875 mi+7,585 mi
- 29/10/201283,583 mi+3,708 mi
- 28/10/201388,691 mi+5,108 mi
- 20/10/201493,892 mi+5,201 mi
- 04/11/201599,157 mi+5,265 mi
- 04/11/2016103,805 mi+4,648 mi
- 07/11/2017111,616 mi+7,811 mi
- 07/11/2018117,401 mi+5,785 mi
- 07/11/2018117,401 mi
- 23/10/2019121,741 mi+4,340 mi
- 09/11/2020125,416 mi+3,675 mi
- 09/11/2020125,416 mi
- 05/11/2021132,619 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/11/2021132,619 mi
- 01/11/2022138,237 mi+5,618 mi
- 03/11/2023145,327 mi+7,090 mi
- 07/11/2024151,797 mi+6,470 mi
- 16/10/2025157,319 mi+5,522 mi
Average of roughly 6,307 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
YT03 YLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (YT03 YLS) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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