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SH03 FEJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 142,740 miles on the clock, averaging 5,507 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 FEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,507

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 reading142,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,535
Average per year5,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 FEJ 50k73k96k119k143k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage132,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage123,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage117,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,283 miles
PASS
Mileage109,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage103,009 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage99,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage97,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage95,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage87,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage81,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage75,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage70,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage64,593 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,347 miles
PASS
Mileage60,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage56,023 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage49,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,685 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 FEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 FEJ

What car is SH03 FEJ?

SH03 FEJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 FEJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 FEJ was 142,740 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 FEJ passed its MOT?

SH03 FEJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2023.

Is SH03 FEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 FEJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH03 FEJ?

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