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SL03 TXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourRed
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 1200cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 45,254 miles on the clock, averaging 3,088 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 TXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,254
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
3,088

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 reading45,254 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL03 TXM 8k17k27k36k45k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage40,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage35,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage31,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage28,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage24,902 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage22,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage19,583 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage16,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,892 miles
Since last MOT+2,723 miles
PASS
Mileage14,169 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage12,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage10,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage7,962 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 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 TXM

What car is SL03 TXM?

SL03 TXM is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 TXM?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 TXM was 45,254 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 TXM passed its MOT?

SL03 TXM has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2018.

Is SL03 TXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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