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LW03 NFD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 48,986 miles on the clock, averaging 2,750 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 LW03 NFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,750

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

Low mileage
Latest reading48,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,658
Average per year2,750
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LW03 NFD 5k16k27k38k49k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage46,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage44,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage42,425 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage39,220 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage35,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage31,012 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage27,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage23,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage19,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage16,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage13,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage11,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,595 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage8,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage4,507 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

RegistrationLW03 NFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LW03 NFD

What car is LW03 NFD?

LW03 NFD is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW03 NFD?

The last recorded mileage for LW03 NFD was 48,986 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW03 NFD passed its MOT?

LW03 NFD has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2022.

Is LW03 NFD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW03 NFD 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 LW03 NFD?

LW03 NFD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.