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SE03 NBM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 115,166 miles on the clock, averaging 7,300 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 SE03 NBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,300

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 reading115,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,159
Average per year7,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE03 NBM 37k56k76k96k115k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage112,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage109,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage103,625 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage92,044 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,887 miles
PASS
Mileage80,074 miles
PASS
Mileage93,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,868 miles
Since last MOT+11,027 miles
PASS
Mileage73,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,841 miles
Since last MOT+14,411 miles
PASS
Mileage59,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,430 miles
Since last MOT+22,610 miles
PASS
Mileage36,820 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 NBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SE03 NBM

What car is SE03 NBM?

SE03 NBM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SE03 NBM?

The last recorded mileage for SE03 NBM was 115,166 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE03 NBM passed its MOT?

SE03 NBM has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is SE03 NBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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