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SN03 DXR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 106,189 miles on the clock, averaging 6,098 miles per year, below 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 SN03 DXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,098

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN03 DXR 16k38k61k84k106k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,536 miles
PASS
Mileage102,650 miles
Since last MOT+53,167 miles
PASS
Mileage49,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage94,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage90,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage85,108 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,468 miles
PASS
Mileage76,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,179 miles
PASS
Mileage65,451 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage58,472 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage51,595 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage42,819 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage35,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage27,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,849 miles
PASS
Mileage20,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage15,936 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

RegistrationSN03 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SN03 DXR

What car is SN03 DXR?

SN03 DXR is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN03 DXR?

The last recorded mileage for SN03 DXR was 106,189 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN03 DXR passed its MOT?

SN03 DXR has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.

Is SN03 DXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN03 DXR 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 SN03 DXR?

SN03 DXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.