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HD03 SFE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 183,141 miles on the clock, averaging 7,246 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 HD03 SFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,246

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 reading183,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD03 SFE 49k83k116k150k183k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage178,998 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,067 miles
PASS
Mileage170,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage169,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage167,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage164,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage161,462 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage151,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage138,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage129,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage124,683 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage122,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage119,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage113,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,429 miles
Since last MOT+12,834 miles
PASS
Mileage100,595 miles
Since last MOT+18,965 miles
PASS
Mileage81,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage78,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage69,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage61,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,049 miles
Since last MOT+11,718 miles
PASS
Mileage49,331 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

RegistrationHD03 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HD03 SFE

What car is HD03 SFE?

HD03 SFE is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD03 SFE?

The last recorded mileage for HD03 SFE was 183,141 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD03 SFE passed its MOT?

HD03 SFE has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2024.

Is HD03 SFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD03 SFE 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 HD03 SFE?

HD03 SFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.