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SM03 MME

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlack
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 1400cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 100,666 miles on the clock, averaging 7,505 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SM03 MME

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading100,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 MME 35k51k68k84k101k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,666 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage97,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage91,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage82,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage72,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage64,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage56,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage45,347 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage34,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,546 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 MME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 MME

What car is SM03 MME?

SM03 MME is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 MME?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 MME was 100,666 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 MME passed its MOT?

SM03 MME has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2015.

Is SM03 MME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 MME 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 MME?

SM03 MME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.