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SC03 YDL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 121,289 miles on the clock, averaging 8,493 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 SC03 YDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,493

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,289 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC03 YDL 15k42k68k95k121k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage116,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage111,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage104,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,104 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage94,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage86,694 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,693 miles
Since last MOT+19,338 miles
PASS
Mileage67,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,355 miles
Since last MOT+19,857 miles
PASS
Mileage47,498 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage41,960 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage28,232 miles
Since last MOT+12,774 miles
PASS
Mileage15,458 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

RegistrationSC03 YDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SC03 YDL

What car is SC03 YDL?

SC03 YDL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC03 YDL?

The last recorded mileage for SC03 YDL was 121,289 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC03 YDL passed its MOT?

SC03 YDL has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2018.

Is SC03 YDL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC03 YDL 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 SC03 YDL?

SC03 YDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.