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SO03 PKX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 77,733 miles on the clock, averaging 4,366 miles per year, well 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 PKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year4,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 PKX 15k31k46k62k78k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,733 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,432 miles
PASS
Mileage75,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage71,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage68,440 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage65,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage63,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage59,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage57,060 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,034 miles
PASS
Mileage146,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,522 miles
Since last MOT+93,232 miles
PASS
Mileage53,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage48,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage42,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,232 miles
PASS
Mileage36,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage30,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage23,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage19,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage14,888 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 PKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 PKX

What car is SO03 PKX?

SO03 PKX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 PKX?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 PKX was 77,733 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 PKX passed its MOT?

SO03 PKX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2020.

Is SO03 PKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 PKX 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 PKX?

SO03 PKX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.