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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 84,134 miles on the clock, averaging 5,661 miles per year, below 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 JOJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,134 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,661 |
| 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 | SO03 JOJ |
| 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 JOJ
What car is SO03 JOJ?
SO03 JOJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 JOJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 JOJ was 84,134 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 JOJ passed its MOT?
SO03 JOJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2017.
Is SO03 JOJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 JOJ 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 JOJ?
SO03 JOJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.