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SO03 PLX

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 34,626 miles on the clock, averaging 1,276 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 PLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
34,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
1,276

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year1,276
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 PLX 9k16k22k28k35k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,626 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,620 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage34,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,226 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
PASS
Mileage33,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,767 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage33,479 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
PASS
Mileage33,161 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
PASS
Mileage32,871 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
PASS
Mileage32,585 miles
Since last MOT+855 miles
PASS
Mileage31,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage30,667 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage29,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage27,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage26,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage24,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,096 miles
PASS
Mileage23,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage22,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage20,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage18,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage16,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage13,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage9,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,144 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 PLX
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 PLX

What car is SO03 PLX?

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

What is the mileage of SO03 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 PLX was 34,626 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 PLX passed its MOT?

SO03 PLX has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2026.

Is SO03 PLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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