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SD03 UFB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 73,535 miles on the clock, averaging 5,181 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SD03 UFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,181

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

Below average
Latest reading73,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,181
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD03 UFB 22k35k48k61k74k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage64,549 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage56,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage53,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage43,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage38,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage30,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage21,792 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 UFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 UFB

What car is SD03 UFB?

SD03 UFB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 UFB?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 UFB was 73,535 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 UFB passed its MOT?

SD03 UFB has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2016.

Is SD03 UFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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