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EF03 FLM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 93,181 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 miles per year, 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 EF03 FLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,103

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

Below average
Latest reading93,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,694
Average per year5,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 FLM 26k43k60k76k93k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage87,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage84,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage82,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage79,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage77,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage71,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage69,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage64,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage55,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage46,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,353 miles
PASS
Mileage36,377 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage26,057 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

RegistrationEF03 FLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 FLM

What car is EF03 FLM?

EF03 FLM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 FLM?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 FLM was 93,181 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 FLM passed its MOT?

EF03 FLM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2019.

Is EF03 FLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 FLM 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 EF03 FLM?

EF03 FLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.