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EP03 LCA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 86,553 miles on the clock, averaging 5,591 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 EP03 LCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,591

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

Below average
Latest reading86,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,116
Average per year5,591
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EP03 LCA 28k43k58k72k87k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage79,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage76,644 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage73,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage68,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage64,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage60,797 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage53,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage45,920 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage34,931 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,467 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

RegistrationEP03 LCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 LCA

What car is EP03 LCA?

EP03 LCA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 LCA?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 LCA was 86,553 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 LCA passed its MOT?

EP03 LCA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2017.

Is EP03 LCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 LCA 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 EP03 LCA?

EP03 LCA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.