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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 125,541 miles on the clock, averaging 8,048 miles per year, around 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 HLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,541 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 154 |
| Average per year | 8,048 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | FM03 HLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About FM03 HLW
What car is FM03 HLW?
FM03 HLW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FM03 HLW?
The last recorded mileage for FM03 HLW was 125,541 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM03 HLW passed its MOT?
FM03 HLW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2017.
Is FM03 HLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM03 HLW 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 HLW?
FM03 HLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.