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SE03 LUY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 172,044 miles on the clock, averaging 12,171 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 SE03 LUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,044
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,171

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 reading172,044 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year12,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE03 LUY 49k80k111k141k172k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,044 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,030 miles
Since last MOT+14,437 miles
PASS
Mileage157,593 miles
Since last MOT+17,110 miles
PASS
Mileage140,483 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,482 miles
Since last MOT+16,414 miles
PASS
Mileage124,068 miles
Since last MOT+16,274 miles
PASS
Mileage107,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,746 miles
PASS
Mileage101,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,755 miles
PASS
Mileage89,293 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage81,352 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage76,976 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage65,863 miles
Since last MOT+16,643 miles
PASS
Mileage49,220 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

RegistrationSE03 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SE03 LUY

What car is SE03 LUY?

SE03 LUY is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SE03 LUY?

The last recorded mileage for SE03 LUY was 172,044 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE03 LUY passed its MOT?

SE03 LUY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2016.

Is SE03 LUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE03 LUY 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 SE03 LUY?

SE03 LUY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.