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KM03 LHJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 125,729 miles on the clock, averaging 5,926 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 KM03 LHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,926

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 reading125,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,712
Average per year5,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM03 LHJ 23k48k74k100k126k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage121,017 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage116,445 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage112,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage103,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage97,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage93,348 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
PASS
Mileage93,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage83,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage75,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage70,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage65,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage57,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage52,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage46,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage39,314 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage30,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage22,542 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

RegistrationKM03 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KM03 LHJ

What car is KM03 LHJ?

KM03 LHJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM03 LHJ?

The last recorded mileage for KM03 LHJ was 125,729 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM03 LHJ passed its MOT?

KM03 LHJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 16 Oct 2023.

Is KM03 LHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM03 LHJ 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 KM03 LHJ?

KM03 LHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.