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SL03 OGV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 95,283 miles on the clock, averaging 3,562 miles per year, well 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 OGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,562

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year3,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 OGV 29k46k62k79k95k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,283 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage91,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage88,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
PASS
Mileage83,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage77,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage73,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage70,589 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage68,730 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage66,813 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage64,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage58,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage56,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage53,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage50,243 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage44,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage39,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage37,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage34,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,219 miles
PASS
Mileage29,661 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage29,081 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 OGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 OGV

What car is SL03 OGV?

SL03 OGV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 OGV?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 OGV was 95,283 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 OGV passed its MOT?

SL03 OGV has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2024.

Is SL03 OGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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