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SH03 NRF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 88,240 miles on the clock, averaging 5,625 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 NRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,625

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,929
Average per year5,625
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 NRF 19k37k54k71k88k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage86,311 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage77,561 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage69,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,391 miles
Since last MOT+14,332 miles
PASS
Mileage55,059 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage50,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage46,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage42,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage37,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage33,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage29,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
PASS
Mileage24,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage19,485 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 NRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 NRF

What car is SH03 NRF?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 NRF?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 NRF was 88,240 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 NRF passed its MOT?

SH03 NRF has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jul 2018.

Is SH03 NRF ULEZ compliant?

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

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