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LT03 OSA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 146,230 miles on the clock, averaging 7,178 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 LT03 OSA

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,178

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 reading146,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT03 OSA 30k59k88k117k146k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,230 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,222 miles
Since last MOT+13,067 miles
PASS
Mileage133,155 miles
Since last MOT+13,500 miles
PASS
Mileage119,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,080 miles
PASS
Mileage107,575 miles
Since last MOT+9,314 miles
PASS
Mileage98,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage95,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage90,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage86,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage79,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,966 miles
PASS
Mileage71,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
PASS
Mileage57,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage50,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage43,408 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage34,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage29,857 miles
PASS
Mileage29,955 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

RegistrationLT03 OSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LT03 OSA

What car is LT03 OSA?

LT03 OSA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT03 OSA?

The last recorded mileage for LT03 OSA was 146,230 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT03 OSA passed its MOT?

LT03 OSA has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2022.

Is LT03 OSA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT03 OSA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LT03 OSA?

LT03 OSA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.