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SL03 VZB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 207,847 miles on the clock, averaging 12,731 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 VZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,731

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 VZB 30k74k119k163k208k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,847 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,843 miles
Since last MOT+15,816 miles
PASS
Mileage192,027 miles
Since last MOT+20,082 miles
PASS
Mileage171,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,945 miles
Since last MOT+16,055 miles
PASS
Mileage155,890 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,885 miles
Since last MOT+15,033 miles
PASS
Mileage140,852 miles
Since last MOT+15,458 miles
PASS
Mileage125,394 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,388 miles
Since last MOT+17,639 miles
PASS
Mileage107,749 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,744 miles
Since last MOT+15,169 miles
PASS
Mileage92,575 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,571 miles
Since last MOT+13,067 miles
PASS
Mileage79,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage68,702 miles
Since last MOT+10,674 miles
PASS
Mileage58,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage51,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage45,072 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage36,674 miles
Since last MOT+7,045 miles
PASS
Mileage29,629 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 VZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 VZB

What car is SL03 VZB?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 VZB?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 VZB was 207,847 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 VZB passed its MOT?

SL03 VZB has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2020.

Is SL03 VZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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