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SL03 KCZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 12 (50% pass rate). It has 97,959 miles on the clock, averaging 5,187 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 KCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,187

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 reading97,959 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 KCZ 34k50k66k82k98k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,959 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,950 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage97,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,006 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,987 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,984 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage90,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage85,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage78,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage73,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage60,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage57,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage54,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage49,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage42,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage34,440 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 KCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 KCZ

What car is SL03 KCZ?

SL03 KCZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 KCZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 KCZ was 97,959 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 KCZ passed its MOT?

SL03 KCZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (12 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.

Is SL03 KCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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