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SH03 EWU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 76,141 miles on the clock, averaging 3,844 miles per year, well 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 EWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,844

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,004
Average per year3,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 EWU 9k25k42k59k76k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage69,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage63,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage55,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage45,743 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage43,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage41,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage38,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage35,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage32,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,290 miles
PASS
Mileage28,868 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage26,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage20,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage18,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage15,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage13,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage8,618 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 EWU
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 EWU

What car is SH03 EWU?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 EWU?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 EWU was 76,141 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 EWU passed its MOT?

SH03 EWU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2023.

Is SH03 EWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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