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LB03 ADV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 110,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,236 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 LB03 ADV

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,236

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 reading110,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,099
Average per year7,236
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 ADV 23k45k67k89k110k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage106,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage100,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,149 miles
PASS
Mileage86,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage77,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage69,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage60,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage53,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage46,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage38,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage30,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage27,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,014 miles
PASS
Mileage23,355 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

RegistrationLB03 ADV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 ADV

What car is LB03 ADV?

LB03 ADV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 ADV?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 ADV was 110,225 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 ADV passed its MOT?

LB03 ADV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jun 2018.

Is LB03 ADV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 ADV 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 LB03 ADV?

LB03 ADV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.