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LM03 WSL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 98,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,281 miles per year, 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 LM03 WSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,281

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,815 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 WSL 16k37k57k78k99k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage97,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage90,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage88,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,632 miles
Since last MOT+13,355 miles
PASS
Mileage75,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage67,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage60,965 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage53,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage47,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage42,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage35,570 miles
Since last MOT+19,577 miles
PASS
Mileage15,993 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

RegistrationLM03 WSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 WSL

What car is LM03 WSL?

LM03 WSL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 WSL?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 WSL was 98,815 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 WSL passed its MOT?

LM03 WSL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2019.

Is LM03 WSL ULEZ compliant?

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

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