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LX03 OLM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 100,805 miles on the clock, averaging 5,330 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 OLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,330

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 reading100,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,449
Average per year5,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 OLM 11k34k56k78k101k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage98,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage96,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage95,416 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage94,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage85,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage76,704 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage68,705 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage58,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage54,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage47,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage44,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage39,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage32,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,278 miles
PASS
Mileage20,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,108 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

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

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About LX03 OLM

What car is LX03 OLM?

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

What is the mileage of LX03 OLM?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 OLM was 100,805 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 OLM passed its MOT?

LX03 OLM has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 11 Jan 2023.

Is LX03 OLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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