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SB03 OBW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 140,607 miles on the clock, averaging 8,015 miles per year, around 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 OBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,607
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
8,015

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,195
Average per year8,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 OBW 37k63k89k115k141k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage138,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage133,630 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,552 miles
Since last MOT+14,365 miles
PASS
Mileage122,187 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,839 miles
PASS
Mileage111,342 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage100,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage86,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage79,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage69,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,233 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage45,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,090 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage36,917 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 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 OBW

What car is SB03 OBW?

SB03 OBW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 OBW?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 OBW was 140,607 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 OBW passed its MOT?

SB03 OBW has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2019.

Is SB03 OBW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 OBW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB03 OBW?

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