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SL03 PKA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 124,841 miles on the clock, averaging 6,112 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 PKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,112

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

Below average
Latest reading124,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27,265
Average per year6,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 PKA 21k47k73k99k125k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,841 miles
Since last MOT+27,265 miles
PASS
Mileage97,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,546 miles
PASS
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,833 miles
PASS
Mileage83,110 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage71,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage68,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage66,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage62,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage55,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,709 miles
PASS
Mileage49,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage43,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage37,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage33,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage25,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage21,103 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 PKA
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 PKA

What car is SL03 PKA?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 PKA?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 PKA was 124,841 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 PKA passed its MOT?

SL03 PKA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2023.

Is SL03 PKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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