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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 170,866 miles on the clock, averaging 9,007 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 SN03 SFV
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,866 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,007 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | SN03 SFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SN03 SFV
What car is SN03 SFV?
SN03 SFV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SN03 SFV?
The last recorded mileage for SN03 SFV was 170,866 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN03 SFV passed its MOT?
SN03 SFV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2016.
Is SN03 SFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN03 SFV 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 SFV?
SN03 SFV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.