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FA03 UWB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 117,765 miles on the clock, averaging 9,202 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FA03 UWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,202

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,549
Average per year9,202
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA03 UWB 31k53k75k96k118k '06'15'11

Check FA03 UWB

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,765 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage106,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,171 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage86,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,962 miles
PASS
Mileage74,574 miles
Since last MOT+11,817 miles
PASS
Mileage62,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage55,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage49,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage41,942 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage31,422 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

RegistrationFA03 UWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FA03 UWB

What car is FA03 UWB?

FA03 UWB is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA03 UWB?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 UWB was 117,765 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 UWB passed its MOT?

FA03 UWB has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2015.

Is FA03 UWB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 UWB 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 FA03 UWB?

FA03 UWB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.