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KS03 LVA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 132,991 miles on the clock, averaging 7,450 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 KS03 LVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,678
Average per year7,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS03 LVA 18k47k76k104k133k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage128,313 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage124,205 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage121,209 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage114,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage107,058 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage97,193 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage90,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage87,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage78,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage70,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage61,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage52,546 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,544 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage32,272 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage18,217 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

RegistrationKS03 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KS03 LVA

What car is KS03 LVA?

KS03 LVA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS03 LVA?

The last recorded mileage for KS03 LVA was 132,991 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS03 LVA passed its MOT?

KS03 LVA has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2021.

Is KS03 LVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS03 LVA 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 KS03 LVA?

KS03 LVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.