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LR03 LCW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 48,665 miles on the clock, averaging 4,494 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 LR03 LCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,665
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
4,494

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 reading48,665 miles
Reading date
Miles last year99
Average per year4,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 LCW 34k37k41k45k49k '06'09'08

Check LR03 LCW

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,665 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
PASS
Mileage48,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage45,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage41,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage33,523 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

RegistrationLR03 LCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 LCW

What car is LR03 LCW?

LR03 LCW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR03 LCW?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 LCW was 48,665 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 LCW passed its MOT?

LR03 LCW has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2009.

Is LR03 LCW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR03 LCW 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 LR03 LCW?

LR03 LCW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.