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SL03 TXF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 73,116 miles on the clock, averaging 5,188 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 TXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,188

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 reading73,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,391
Average per year5,188
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 TXF 10k26k42k57k73k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,116 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage67,725 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage63,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage57,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage52,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage48,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage44,277 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage41,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage30,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage17,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage10,357 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 TXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 TXF

What car is SL03 TXF?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 TXF?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 TXF was 73,116 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 TXF passed its MOT?

SL03 TXF has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2018.

Is SL03 TXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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