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LM03 PYL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 85,230 miles on the clock, averaging 5,843 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 LM03 PYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,805
Average per year5,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 PYL 18k35k52k69k85k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,805 miles
PASS
Mileage77,425 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage74,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage66,010 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,943 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage59,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage54,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage47,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage42,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage33,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,986 miles
PASS
Mileage25,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage18,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,359 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 PYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 PYL

What car is LM03 PYL?

LM03 PYL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 PYL?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 PYL was 85,230 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 PYL passed its MOT?

LM03 PYL has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 5 Dec 2017.

Is LM03 PYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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