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AP03 LBL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 78,062 miles on the clock, averaging 3,818 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AP03 LBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,062
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,818

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,062 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,818
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP03 LBL 12k29k45k62k78k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage71,933 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage64,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage60,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage59,365 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage50,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage44,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage41,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage35,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage31,835 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage28,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage25,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage22,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage18,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage15,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,165 miles
PASS
Mileage12,417 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 LBL

What car is AP03 LBL?

AP03 LBL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 LBL?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 LBL was 78,062 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 LBL passed its MOT?

AP03 LBL has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is AP03 LBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 LBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP03 LBL?

AP03 LBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.