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SL03 FOC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 141,493 miles on the clock, averaging 11,083 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 FOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,083

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,123
Average per year11,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 FOC 28k56k85k113k141k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,493 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage129,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,370 miles
Since last MOT+20,584 miles
PASS
Mileage108,786 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage106,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage102,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,961 miles
Since last MOT+16,496 miles
PASS
Mileage86,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,465 miles
Since last MOT+17,360 miles
PASS
Mileage69,105 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage57,400 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,101 miles
Since last MOT+24,081 miles
PASS
Mileage33,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage27,732 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

RegistrationSL03 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FOC

What car is SL03 FOC?

SL03 FOC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 FOC?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FOC was 141,493 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FOC passed its MOT?

SL03 FOC has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is SL03 FOC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 FOC 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 SL03 FOC?

SL03 FOC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.