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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 52,386 miles on the clock, averaging 3,224 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 PVL
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 52,386 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,224 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 PVL |
| 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 PVL
What car is SO03 PVL?
SO03 PVL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 PVL?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 PVL was 52,386 miles, recorded on 25 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 PVL passed its MOT?
SO03 PVL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2019.
Is SO03 PVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 PVL 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 PVL?
SO03 PVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.