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PE03 LKU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 79,031 miles on the clock, averaging 4,431 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 PE03 LKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,431

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,031 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 LKU 16k32k48k63k79k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,031 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage74,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage71,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage69,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage66,860 miles
Since last MOT+2,540 miles
PASS
Mileage64,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage62,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage59,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage55,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage52,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage45,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage39,010 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage24,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,686 miles
PASS
Mileage19,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage16,073 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

RegistrationPE03 LKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 LKU

What car is PE03 LKU?

PE03 LKU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE03 LKU?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 LKU was 79,031 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 LKU passed its MOT?

PE03 LKU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2020.

Is PE03 LKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 LKU 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 PE03 LKU?

PE03 LKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.