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SH03 EKJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 89,696 miles on the clock, averaging 6,529 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 SH03 EKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,696
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
6,529

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 reading89,696 miles
Reading date
Miles last year600
Average per year6,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 EKJ 24k41k57k73k90k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,696 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,096 miles
Since last MOT+15,142 miles
PASS
Mileage73,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage70,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage66,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,082 miles
PASS
Mileage59,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage52,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,681 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage46,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage40,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage33,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage26,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage24,487 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

RegistrationSH03 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 EKJ

What car is SH03 EKJ?

SH03 EKJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 EKJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 EKJ was 89,696 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 EKJ passed its MOT?

SH03 EKJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2016.

Is SH03 EKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 EKJ 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 SH03 EKJ?

SH03 EKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.