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PK03 LVJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 187,150 miles on the clock, averaging 11,612 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PK03 LVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,612

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year11,612
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK03 LVJ 36k74k112k149k187k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,150 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage178,555 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,554 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage166,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,018 miles
Since last MOT+16,823 miles
PASS
Mileage149,195 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage141,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage130,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage120,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage110,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage100,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
PASS
Mileage88,509 miles
Since last MOT+14,760 miles
PASS
Mileage73,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage62,898 miles
Since last MOT+14,877 miles
PASS
Mileage48,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,218 miles
PASS
Mileage38,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage36,455 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

RegistrationPK03 LVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PK03 LVJ

What car is PK03 LVJ?

PK03 LVJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK03 LVJ?

The last recorded mileage for PK03 LVJ was 187,150 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK03 LVJ passed its MOT?

PK03 LVJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.

Is PK03 LVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK03 LVJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK03 LVJ?

PK03 LVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.