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SB03 AED

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 82,058 miles on the clock, averaging 5,929 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 SB03 AED

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,929

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 reading82,058 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 AED 22k37k52k67k82k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage80,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage76,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,941 miles
PASS
Mileage69,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage66,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage61,194 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage54,703 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage47,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage32,648 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage23,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage21,542 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,539 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 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 AED

What car is SB03 AED?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 AED?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 AED was 82,058 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 AED passed its MOT?

SB03 AED has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2016.

Is SB03 AED ULEZ compliant?

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

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