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LM03 TLZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 102,652 miles on the clock, averaging 5,711 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 TLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,711

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,652 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,711
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 TLZ 12k34k57k80k103k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage99,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage91,974 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage84,099 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage79,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage74,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage69,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage64,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage60,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage56,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage52,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage47,708 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage43,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage38,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage21,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage11,632 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 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 TLZ

What car is LM03 TLZ?

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

What is the mileage of LM03 TLZ?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 TLZ was 102,652 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 TLZ passed its MOT?

LM03 TLZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2022.

Is LM03 TLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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