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SH03 FDM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 85,611 miles on the clock, averaging 4,840 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 FDM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,840

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 FDM 21k37k53k69k86k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,611 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage79,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage72,179 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
PASS
Mileage72,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,113 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
PASS
Mileage71,142 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage68,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage65,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage60,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage55,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage48,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage41,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage34,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage27,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage21,156 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 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 FDM

What car is SH03 FDM?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 FDM?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 FDM was 85,611 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 FDM passed its MOT?

SH03 FDM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2019.

Is SH03 FDM ULEZ compliant?

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

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