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SB03 FGU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 36,654 miles on the clock, averaging 1,949 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 FGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,949

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

Low mileage
Latest reading36,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year1,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 FGU 9k16k23k30k37k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,654 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage28,731 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage28,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,337 miles
Since last MOT+503 miles
PASS
Mileage27,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,834 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage27,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,168 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage26,175 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage25,313 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage24,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage21,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage18,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage14,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage12,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage10,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage8,946 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 FGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 FGU

What car is SB03 FGU?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 FGU?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 FGU was 36,654 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 FGU passed its MOT?

SB03 FGU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2020.

Is SB03 FGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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