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LM03 LVC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 81,379 miles on the clock, averaging 3,486 miles per year, well 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 LM03 LVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,486

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,141
Average per year3,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 LVC 13k30k47k64k81k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage79,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage77,411 miles
Since last MOT+577 miles
PASS
Mileage76,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage75,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage73,089 miles
Since last MOT+878 miles
PASS
Mileage72,211 miles
Since last MOT+528 miles
PASS
Mileage71,683 miles
Since last MOT+943 miles
PASS
Mileage70,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,651 miles
PASS
Mileage69,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage65,440 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage64,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage59,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage50,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,779 miles
PASS
Mileage41,080 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage35,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage30,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage26,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage22,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage18,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage12,563 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

RegistrationLM03 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 LVC

What car is LM03 LVC?

LM03 LVC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 LVC?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 LVC was 81,379 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 LVC passed its MOT?

LM03 LVC has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is LM03 LVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM03 LVC 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 LM03 LVC?

LM03 LVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.