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PL03 NMU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 106,490 miles on the clock, averaging 6,349 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 NMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,349

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 NMU 30k49k68k87k106k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage101,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage93,866 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage90,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage86,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage82,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,484 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage73,376 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage63,424 miles
Since last MOT+12,811 miles
PASS
Mileage50,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage45,224 miles
Since last MOT+11,558 miles
PASS
Mileage33,666 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 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 NMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 NMU

What car is PL03 NMU?

PL03 NMU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 NMU?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 NMU was 106,490 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 NMU passed its MOT?

PL03 NMU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2018.

Is PL03 NMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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