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SF03 BTM

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 70,559 miles on the clock, averaging 5,583 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 SF03 BTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,583

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF03 BTM 10k25k40k55k71k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage64,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage61,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage49,892 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage42,477 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage36,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage29,419 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage21,288 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage18,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage15,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage10,047 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

RegistrationSF03 BTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SF03 BTM

What car is SF03 BTM?

SF03 BTM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SF03 BTM?

The last recorded mileage for SF03 BTM was 70,559 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF03 BTM passed its MOT?

SF03 BTM has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is SF03 BTM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF03 BTM 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 SF03 BTM?

SF03 BTM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.