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SL03 FOM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 118,418 miles on the clock, averaging 8,145 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 SL03 FOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,418
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
8,145

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year87
Average per year8,145
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 FOM 11k38k65k91k118k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,418 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,525 miles
PASS
Mileage115,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage111,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,652 miles
PASS
Mileage105,768 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage101,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage97,476 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage95,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage88,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,081 miles
Since last MOT+25,431 miles
PASS
Mileage62,650 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage37,771 miles
Since last MOT+20,711 miles
PASS
Mileage17,060 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage13,592 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage10,672 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 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FOM

What car is SL03 FOM?

SL03 FOM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 FOM?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FOM was 118,418 miles, recorded on 17 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FOM passed its MOT?

SL03 FOM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2019.

Is SL03 FOM ULEZ compliant?

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

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