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SL03 TXH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 189,161 miles on the clock, averaging 12,378 miles per year, above 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 TXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
12,378

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year12,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 TXH 25k66k107k148k189k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,161 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage183,246 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,228 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage178,396 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,379 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage160,799 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,794 miles
Since last MOT+17,958 miles
PASS
Mileage142,836 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage134,336 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,176 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage125,431 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage117,040 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,305 miles
PASS
Mileage107,738 miles
Since last MOT+470 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,268 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage95,346 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,286 miles
Since last MOT+13,198 miles
PASS
Mileage82,088 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOT+11,522 miles
PASS
Mileage70,526 miles
Since last MOT+23,431 miles
PASS
Mileage47,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage43,255 miles
Since last MOT+18,421 miles
PASS
Mileage24,834 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 TXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 TXH

What car is SL03 TXH?

SL03 TXH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 TXH?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 TXH was 189,161 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 TXH passed its MOT?

SL03 TXH has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2019.

Is SL03 TXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 TXH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL03 TXH?

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