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SD03 WLV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 186,757 miles on the clock, averaging 13,220 miles per year, above 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 WLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
13,220

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,757 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD03 WLV 30k69k109k148k187k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,757 miles
Since last MOT+12,362 miles
PASS
Mileage174,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage163,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage156,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,479 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage147,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage136,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage127,881 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage125,209 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,208 miles
Since last MOT+14,261 miles
PASS
Mileage110,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,947 miles
Since last MOT+20,250 miles
PASS
Mileage90,697 miles
Since last MOT+24,909 miles
PASS
Mileage65,788 miles
Since last MOT+24,124 miles
PASS
Mileage41,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,241 miles
PASS
Mileage32,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage30,361 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 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 WLV

What car is SD03 WLV?

SD03 WLV is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 WLV?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 WLV was 186,757 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 WLV passed its MOT?

SD03 WLV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2018.

Is SD03 WLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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