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NL03 UWJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 97,999 miles on the clock, averaging 4,360 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 NL03 UWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,360

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 reading97,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,229
Average per year4,360
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL03 UWJ 21k40k60k79k98k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage95,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,322 miles
PASS
Mileage93,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage91,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage88,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,281 miles
PASS
Mileage86,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage84,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,361 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage83,184 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage77,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage73,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage65,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage59,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,960 miles
PASS
Mileage53,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage45,546 miles
Since last MOT+9,323 miles
PASS
Mileage36,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,223 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage28,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage25,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage21,140 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

RegistrationNL03 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NL03 UWJ

What car is NL03 UWJ?

NL03 UWJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL03 UWJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL03 UWJ was 97,999 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL03 UWJ passed its MOT?

NL03 UWJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2023.

Is NL03 UWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL03 UWJ 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 NL03 UWJ?

NL03 UWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.