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LB03 XEP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourRed
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 1200cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 139,445 miles on the clock, averaging 5,258 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 XEP

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,258

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 reading139,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,754
Average per year5,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB03 XEP 45k69k92k116k139k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage134,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage131,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage129,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage123,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage118,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage112,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage105,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage101,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage96,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage91,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage85,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage80,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage73,455 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage68,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage65,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage61,643 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage58,224 miles
Since last MOT+978 miles
PASS
Mileage57,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage45,477 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,475 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 XEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LB03 XEP

What car is LB03 XEP?

LB03 XEP is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB03 XEP?

The last recorded mileage for LB03 XEP was 139,445 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB03 XEP passed its MOT?

LB03 XEP has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jun 2024.

Is LB03 XEP ULEZ compliant?

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

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