Vehicle summary
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 91,081 miles on the clock, averaging 5,899 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 MJ03 LZW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,081 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,878 |
| Average per year | 5,899 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MJ03 LZW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MJ03 LZW
What car is MJ03 LZW?
MJ03 LZW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ03 LZW?
The last recorded mileage for MJ03 LZW was 91,081 miles, recorded on 23 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ03 LZW passed its MOT?
MJ03 LZW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2017.
Is MJ03 LZW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 LZW 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 MJ03 LZW?
MJ03 LZW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.