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SH03 HZV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 54,050 miles on the clock, averaging 4,364 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 HZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,364

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 reading54,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,804
Average per year4,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 HZV 5k17k30k42k54k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage48,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage45,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage40,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage30,526 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage24,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage19,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage14,059 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage7,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage5,043 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 HZV
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 HZV

What car is SH03 HZV?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 HZV?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 HZV was 54,050 miles, recorded on 16 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 HZV passed its MOT?

SH03 HZV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2017.

Is SH03 HZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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