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SA03 TLX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 82,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,088 miles per year, well 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 SA03 TLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,088

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,776
Average per year4,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA03 TLX 7k26k45k64k83k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage77,830 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,667 miles
PASS
Mileage70,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage52,958 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage40,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage30,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage28,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage25,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage19,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage16,079 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,078 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
PASS
Mileage16,039 miles
Since last MOT+686 miles
PASS
Mileage15,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage13,791 miles
PASS
Mileage112,682 miles
Since last MOT+100,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,682 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage11,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,069 miles
PASS
Mileage10,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage8,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage7,115 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 TLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SA03 TLX

What car is SA03 TLX?

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

What is the mileage of SA03 TLX?

The last recorded mileage for SA03 TLX was 82,606 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA03 TLX passed its MOT?

SA03 TLX has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2024.

Is SA03 TLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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