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DG03 LFM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourGrey
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 1400cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 52,525 miles on the clock, averaging 2,493 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DG03 LFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,493

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,621
Average per year2,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 LFM 8k19k30k41k53k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage48,904 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage47,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage45,174 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,151 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage43,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage41,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage36,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage33,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage31,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,256 miles
PASS
Mileage29,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage27,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage26,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage21,202 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage19,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage14,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage11,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage7,740 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 LFM

What car is DG03 LFM?

DG03 LFM is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 LFM?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 LFM was 52,525 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 LFM passed its MOT?

DG03 LFM has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2024.

Is DG03 LFM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 LFM 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 DG03 LFM?

DG03 LFM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.