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SD03 LJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 114,818 miles on the clock, averaging 7,870 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 SD03 LJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,870

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 reading114,818 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD03 LJU 23k46k69k92k115k '06'17'11

Check SD03 LJU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,818 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage111,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage101,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,470 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage90,985 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,975 miles
Since last MOT+10,158 miles
PASS
Mileage80,817 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage70,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,884 miles
PASS
Mileage62,065 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage54,736 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage54,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage46,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage37,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage30,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage23,052 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

RegistrationSD03 LJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 LJU

What car is SD03 LJU?

SD03 LJU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 LJU?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 LJU was 114,818 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 LJU passed its MOT?

SD03 LJU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2017.

Is SD03 LJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD03 LJU 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 SD03 LJU?

SD03 LJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.