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SL03 VBP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 101,622 miles on the clock, averaging 4,705 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 VBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,622
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,705

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,622 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,973
Average per year4,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 VBP 33k50k67k84k102k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage94,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage88,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage82,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage78,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage72,125 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage66,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage59,688 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage57,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage55,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage51,751 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage46,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage41,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage37,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage37,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage32,916 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 VBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VBP

What car is SL03 VBP?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 VBP?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VBP was 101,622 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VBP passed its MOT?

SL03 VBP has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2020.

Is SL03 VBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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