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LD03 YMU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Purple Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourPurple
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 1390cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 62,199 miles on the clock, averaging 2,651 miles per year, well 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 LD03 YMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
2,651

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD03 YMU 12k25k37k50k62k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,198 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage59,419 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage56,913 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage53,092 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage49,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage48,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage43,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage40,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage37,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage34,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage31,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage27,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage25,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage23,136 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage22,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage20,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,679 miles
PASS
Mileage17,514 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage16,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage12,287 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

RegistrationLD03 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LD03 YMU

What car is LD03 YMU?

LD03 YMU is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD03 YMU?

The last recorded mileage for LD03 YMU was 62,199 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD03 YMU passed its MOT?

LD03 YMU has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2025.

Is LD03 YMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD03 YMU 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 LD03 YMU?

LD03 YMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.