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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 174,423 miles on the clock, averaging 13,275 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 SO03 ECJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,423 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,430 |
| Average per year | 13,275 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SO03 ECJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 ECJ
What car is SO03 ECJ?
SO03 ECJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 ECJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 ECJ was 174,423 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 ECJ passed its MOT?
SO03 ECJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2018.
Is SO03 ECJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 ECJ 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 SO03 ECJ?
SO03 ECJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.