Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 119,956 miles on the clock, averaging 12,142 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 SM03 HLR
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,956 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,142 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM03 HLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SM03 HLR
What car is SM03 HLR?
SM03 HLR is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM03 HLR?
The last recorded mileage for SM03 HLR was 119,956 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM03 HLR passed its MOT?
SM03 HLR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2015.
Is SM03 HLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 HLR 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 SM03 HLR?
SM03 HLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.