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SB03 OCJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 117,966 miles on the clock, averaging 5,721 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 OCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,966
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,721

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,966 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 OCJ 33k54k75k97k118k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,966 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,963 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage117,045 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage115,314 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage113,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,002 miles
PASS
Mileage111,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage109,184 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage96,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,183 miles
PASS
Mileage89,582 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage81,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage74,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage66,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,700 miles
PASS
Mileage59,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage52,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage44,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,579 miles
PASS
Mileage32,549 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 OCJ
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 OCJ

What car is SB03 OCJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 OCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 OCJ was 117,966 miles, recorded on 12 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 OCJ passed its MOT?

SB03 OCJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2021.

Is SB03 OCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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