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SL03 TWF

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 97,038 miles on the clock, averaging 4,604 miles per year, well 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 TWF

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,604

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,038 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 TWF 30k46k63k80k97k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,005 miles
PASS
Mileage93,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage89,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage86,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage83,888 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage81,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage74,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,466 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage67,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage48,477 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage40,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage38,071 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,070 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage35,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage33,088 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage29,634 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,598 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 TWF
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 TWF

What car is SL03 TWF?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 TWF?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 TWF was 97,038 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 TWF passed its MOT?

SL03 TWF has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 4 Dec 2020.

Is SL03 TWF ULEZ compliant?

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

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