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PL03 NLZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 98,337 miles on the clock, averaging 5,843 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 PL03 NLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year49
Average per year5,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 NLZ 28k46k63k81k98k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,337 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage93,378 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage90,467 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage87,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,467 miles
PASS
Mileage84,767 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage79,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage75,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage70,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage65,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage59,145 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,201 miles
PASS
Mileage48,929 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage38,520 miles
Since last MOT+10,307 miles
PASS
Mileage28,213 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

RegistrationPL03 NLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NLZ

What car is PL03 NLZ?

PL03 NLZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 NLZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NLZ was 98,337 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NLZ passed its MOT?

PL03 NLZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is PL03 NLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 NLZ 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 PL03 NLZ?

PL03 NLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.