Vehicle summary
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 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 136,044 miles on the clock, averaging 8,217 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for CU03 XWP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,044 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -890 |
| Average per year | 8,217 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CU03 XWP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About CU03 XWP
What car is CU03 XWP?
CU03 XWP is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.
What is the mileage of CU03 XWP?
The last recorded mileage for CU03 XWP was 136,044 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU03 XWP passed its MOT?
CU03 XWP has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2020.
Is CU03 XWP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 XWP 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 CU03 XWP?
CU03 XWP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.