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SC03 YDR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 158,947 miles on the clock, averaging 5,876 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 SC03 YDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,876

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,947 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC03 YDR 88k106k123k141k159k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,947 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage158,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,309 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,223 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage156,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage152,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage150,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage147,414 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,402 miles
Since last MOT+13,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,103 miles
PASS
Mileage123,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,886 miles
Since last MOT+13,685 miles
PASS
Mileage110,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage101,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,488 miles
PASS
Mileage89,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage87,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,792 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

RegistrationSC03 YDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SC03 YDR

What car is SC03 YDR?

SC03 YDR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC03 YDR?

The last recorded mileage for SC03 YDR was 158,947 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC03 YDR passed its MOT?

SC03 YDR has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2018.

Is SC03 YDR ULEZ compliant?

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

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