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LB03 VKW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 200,524 miles on the clock, averaging 8,755 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 LB03 VKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,755

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading200,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 VKW 59k94k130k165k201k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,524 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage197,278 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,274 miles
Since last MOT+19,724 miles
PASS
Mileage177,550 miles
Since last MOT+17,362 miles
PASS
Mileage160,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage151,586 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,494 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage143,256 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage136,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage130,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage120,055 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,754 miles
PASS
Mileage112,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,174 miles
PASS
Mileage94,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,628 miles
PASS
Mileage82,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,730 miles
Since last MOT+11,070 miles
PASS
Mileage71,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage67,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage59,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,112 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 VKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 VKW

What car is LB03 VKW?

LB03 VKW is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 VKW?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 VKW was 200,524 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 VKW passed its MOT?

LB03 VKW has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2022.

Is LB03 VKW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB03 VKW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB03 VKW?

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