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SL03 FOU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 80,757 miles on the clock, averaging 5,532 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 SL03 FOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,532

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 FOU 20k35k50k66k81k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,757 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,756 miles
Since last MOT+20,850 miles
PASS
Mileage59,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage52,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage50,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage46,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage42,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage39,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage37,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage34,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage30,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,519 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage19,872 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 FOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 FOU

What car is SL03 FOU?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 FOU?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 FOU was 80,757 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 FOU passed its MOT?

SL03 FOU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2017.

Is SL03 FOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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