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FM03 FZB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 123,841 miles on the clock, averaging 7,372 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 FM03 FZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,372

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 reading123,841 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM03 FZB 29k52k76k100k124k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage117,377 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,281 miles
Since last MOT+33,118 miles
PASS
Mileage84,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,204 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage100,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage93,652 miles
Since last MOT+736 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage87,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage71,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,396 miles
Since last MOT+9,930 miles
PASS
Mileage61,466 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage55,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage46,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,815 miles
PASS
Mileage38,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage30,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage28,596 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

RegistrationFM03 FZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FM03 FZB

What car is FM03 FZB?

FM03 FZB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM03 FZB?

The last recorded mileage for FM03 FZB was 123,841 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM03 FZB passed its MOT?

FM03 FZB has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is FM03 FZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 FZB 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 FM03 FZB?

FM03 FZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.