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SA03 DBG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 111,482 miles on the clock, averaging 7,527 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SA03 DBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,527

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,953
Average per year7,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA03 DBG 14k39k63k87k111k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage101,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage98,916 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage87,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage80,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage75,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage69,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage55,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage48,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage39,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,148 miles
PASS
Mileage29,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage19,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage14,327 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

RegistrationSA03 DBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 DBG

What car is SA03 DBG?

SA03 DBG is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA03 DBG?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 DBG was 111,482 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 DBG passed its MOT?

SA03 DBG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is SA03 DBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA03 DBG 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 SA03 DBG?

SA03 DBG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.