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LX03 LWV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 118,190 miles on the clock, averaging 6,394 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 LX03 LWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,394

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,520
Average per year6,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 LWV 34k55k76k97k118k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,190 miles
Since last MOT+12,520 miles
PASS
Mileage105,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,486 miles
PASS
Mileage92,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage85,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage80,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,302 miles
PASS
Mileage77,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage74,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage67,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage57,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
PASS
Mileage50,178 miles
Since last MOT+1,193 miles
PASS
Mileage48,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
PASS
Mileage45,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage37,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage33,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,962 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

RegistrationLX03 LWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 LWV

What car is LX03 LWV?

LX03 LWV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX03 LWV?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 LWV was 118,190 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 LWV passed its MOT?

LX03 LWV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2019.

Is LX03 LWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX03 LWV 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 LX03 LWV?

LX03 LWV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.