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LR03 WML

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 128,049 miles on the clock, averaging 7,809 miles per year, around 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 LR03 WML

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,809

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year653
Average per year7,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR03 WML 25k51k77k102k128k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,049 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,396 miles
Since last MOT+14,537 miles
PASS
Mileage112,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,859 miles
Since last MOT+16,338 miles
PASS
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage89,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage79,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage72,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,230 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage66,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage44,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage38,973 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage38,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage35,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,688 miles
PASS
Mileage25,042 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

RegistrationLR03 WML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LR03 WML

What car is LR03 WML?

LR03 WML is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR03 WML?

The last recorded mileage for LR03 WML was 128,049 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR03 WML passed its MOT?

LR03 WML has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.

Is LR03 WML ULEZ compliant?

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

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