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 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 93,444 miles on the clock, averaging 5,594 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 JOV
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,594 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 JOV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SO03 JOV
What car is SO03 JOV?
SO03 JOV is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 JOV?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 JOV was 93,444 miles, recorded on 31 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 JOV passed its MOT?
SO03 JOV has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 31 May 2019.
Is SO03 JOV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 JOV 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 JOV?
SO03 JOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.