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SB03 YHJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 108,363 miles on the clock, averaging 7,676 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 YHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,676

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 reading108,363 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,676
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB03 YHJ 30k50k69k89k108k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage102,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage96,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage90,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
PASS
Mileage80,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage73,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage66,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage52,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,946 miles
PASS
Mileage40,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage29,958 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 YHJ
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 YHJ

What car is SB03 YHJ?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 YHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 YHJ was 108,363 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 YHJ passed its MOT?

SB03 YHJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2016.

Is SB03 YHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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