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EF03 FMD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 109,461 miles on the clock, averaging 4,424 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 EF03 FMD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,424

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,055
Average per year4,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 FMD 21k43k65k87k109k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage107,406 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage104,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage102,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage95,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage93,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage88,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage79,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,123 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage69,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage64,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage56,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,180 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage46,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage42,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage34,944 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage31,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage27,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage20,952 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 FMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 FMD

What car is EF03 FMD?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 FMD?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 FMD was 109,461 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 FMD passed its MOT?

EF03 FMD has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is EF03 FMD ULEZ compliant?

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

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