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SB03 NVR

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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 100,640 miles on the clock, averaging 7,171 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 NVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,171

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

Below average
Latest reading100,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 NVR 20k40k60k80k101k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage90,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,347 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage76,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage71,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage56,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage52,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage42,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,539 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage39,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage31,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage24,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage19,976 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

RegistrationSB03 NVR
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 NVR

What car is SB03 NVR?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 NVR?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 NVR was 100,640 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 NVR passed its MOT?

SB03 NVR has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2017.

Is SB03 NVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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