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SH03 NPX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourGrey
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 1200cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 104,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,705 miles per year, around 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 NPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,705

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 NPX 13k36k58k81k104k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,370 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage95,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,249 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage81,653 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage72,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage68,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage61,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage53,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage46,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage41,278 miles
Since last MOT+16,214 miles
PASS
Mileage25,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,064 miles
Since last MOT+11,226 miles
PASS
Mileage13,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage12,564 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 NPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 NPX

What car is SH03 NPX?

SH03 NPX is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 NPX?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 NPX was 104,370 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 NPX passed its MOT?

SH03 NPX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2018.

Is SH03 NPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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