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SB03 ACV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 86,381 miles on the clock, averaging 4,604 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 SB03 ACV

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,604

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 reading86,381 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,398
Average per year4,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 ACV 20k37k53k70k86k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage82,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage79,954 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage77,891 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,804 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage74,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage72,143 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage64,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage51,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,885 miles
PASS
Mileage45,899 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,894 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage38,491 miles
Since last MOT+11,214 miles
PASS
Mileage27,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage20,217 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 ACV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 ACV

What car is SB03 ACV?

SB03 ACV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 ACV?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 ACV was 86,381 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 ACV passed its MOT?

SB03 ACV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is SB03 ACV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 ACV 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 SB03 ACV?

SB03 ACV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.