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SL03 XLG

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 120,388 miles on the clock, averaging 7,208 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 XLG

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,208

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,587
Average per year7,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 XLG 11k39k66k93k120k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage114,801 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage109,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage101,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage92,359 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,840 miles
PASS
Mileage81,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage79,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage75,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage72,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage66,110 miles
Since last MOT+14,245 miles
PASS
Mileage51,865 miles
Since last MOT+18,995 miles
PASS
Mileage32,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,870 miles
Since last MOT+13,979 miles
PASS
Mileage18,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage15,379 miles
Since last MOT+2,195 miles
PASS
Mileage13,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage11,497 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 XLG
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 XLG

What car is SL03 XLG?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 XLG?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 XLG was 120,388 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 XLG passed its MOT?

SL03 XLG has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2021.

Is SL03 XLG ULEZ compliant?

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

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