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SH03 FBZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 111,447 miles on the clock, averaging 7,232 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 FBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,447
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,232

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,467
Average per year7,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 FBZ 28k49k70k91k111k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,447 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage109,980 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage105,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage102,823 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage95,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage88,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage80,773 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,772 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,945 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage60,915 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,913 miles
Since last MOT+11,564 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage28,213 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 FBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 FBZ

What car is SH03 FBZ?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 FBZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 FBZ was 111,447 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 FBZ passed its MOT?

SH03 FBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is SH03 FBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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