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SB03 UFU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 83,679 miles on the clock, averaging 3,662 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 UFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,662

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,961
Average per year3,662
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 UFU 12k30k48k66k84k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage77,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage73,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,162 miles
PASS
Mileage72,596 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage72,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,401 miles
PASS
Mileage70,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,868 miles
PASS
Mileage57,817 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage42,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage37,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage31,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage26,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage17,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage15,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage11,521 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 UFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 UFU

What car is SB03 UFU?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 UFU?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 UFU was 83,679 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 UFU passed its MOT?

SB03 UFU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 17 Feb 2026.

Is SB03 UFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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