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WM03 KBJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 78,613 miles on the clock, averaging 6,267 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 WM03 KBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,267

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

Below average
Latest reading78,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,645
Average per year6,267
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM03 KBJ 47k55k63k71k79k '08'13'10

Check WM03 KBJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage62,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage57,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage51,871 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage47,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,130 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

RegistrationWM03 KBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WM03 KBJ

What car is WM03 KBJ?

WM03 KBJ is a purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM03 KBJ?

The last recorded mileage for WM03 KBJ was 78,613 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM03 KBJ passed its MOT?

WM03 KBJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2013.

Is WM03 KBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM03 KBJ 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 WM03 KBJ?

WM03 KBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.