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KM03 LHL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 129,085 miles on the clock, averaging 6,231 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for KM03 LHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,231

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 reading129,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,126
Average per year6,231
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KM03 LHL 21k48k75k102k129k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage119,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage111,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage104,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,321 miles
Since last MOT+13,735 miles
PASS
Mileage90,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage85,878 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage81,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
PASS
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage65,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage58,840 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage51,975 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage47,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage43,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage39,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage34,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage26,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage21,047 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KM03 LHL

What car is KM03 LHL?

KM03 LHL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM03 LHL?

The last recorded mileage for KM03 LHL was 129,085 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM03 LHL passed its MOT?

KM03 LHL has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is KM03 LHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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