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SK03 MTZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 34 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 15 (56% pass rate). It has 175,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,143 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 SK03 MTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
34
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 15 failed

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

15

MOT failures recorded

Out of 34 tests on record
7,143

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 reading175,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year7,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK03 MTZ 36k71k106k141k176k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 34 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,745 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,689 miles
PASS
Mileage165,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage155,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,884 miles
PASS
Mileage146,943 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage140,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage132,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,664 miles
Since last MOT+11,856 miles
PASS
Mileage120,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage114,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage113,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage111,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage107,155 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage97,032 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,029 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage76,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage70,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage62,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage57,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage49,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
PASS
Mileage38,257 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,624 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

RegistrationSK03 MTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SK03 MTZ

What car is SK03 MTZ?

SK03 MTZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK03 MTZ?

The last recorded mileage for SK03 MTZ was 175,745 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK03 MTZ passed its MOT?

SK03 MTZ has had 34 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (19 passes, 15 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is SK03 MTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK03 MTZ 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 SK03 MTZ?

SK03 MTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.