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EO03 SXJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 69,927 miles on the clock, averaging 2,836 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 SXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,836

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,927 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 SXJ 19k32k45k57k70k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage65,756 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage63,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage61,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage60,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage56,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,084 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage55,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,100 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage54,124 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
PASS
Mileage53,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage52,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage50,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage48,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage42,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage31,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage25,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage19,417 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 SXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 SXJ

What car is EO03 SXJ?

EO03 SXJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 SXJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 SXJ was 69,927 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 SXJ passed its MOT?

EO03 SXJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2024.

Is EO03 SXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 SXJ 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 EO03 SXJ?

EO03 SXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.