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SH03 EWT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 110,210 miles on the clock, averaging 5,459 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 EWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,210
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,459

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 reading110,210 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,236
Average per year5,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 EWT 29k49k70k90k110k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage102,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage97,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage92,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,461 miles
PASS
Mileage89,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage79,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage69,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage66,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage59,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage56,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage52,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage47,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage42,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage35,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage31,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage28,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,969 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 EWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 EWT

What car is SH03 EWT?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 EWT?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 EWT was 110,210 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 EWT passed its MOT?

SH03 EWT has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2021.

Is SH03 EWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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