Vehicle summary
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 81,483 miles on the clock, averaging 3,306 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 FC03 HWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,483 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,306 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FC03 HWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FC — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About FC03 HWU
What car is FC03 HWU?
FC03 HWU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FC03 HWU?
The last recorded mileage for FC03 HWU was 81,483 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FC03 HWU passed its MOT?
FC03 HWU has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.
Is FC03 HWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FC03 HWU 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 FC03 HWU?
FC03 HWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.