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SO03 PXE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 109,386 miles on the clock, averaging 5,369 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 PXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,369

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,386 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,952
Average per year5,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 PXE 31k51k70k90k109k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage103,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage97,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage96,102 miles
Since last MOT+865 miles
PASS
Mileage95,237 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,222 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage94,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage92,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,568 miles
Since last MOT+1,874 miles
PASS
Mileage88,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage87,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage84,923 miles
Since last MOT+14,620 miles
PASS
Mileage70,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage61,106 miles
Since last MOT+12,712 miles
PASS
Mileage48,394 miles
Since last MOT+17,139 miles
PASS
Mileage31,255 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO03 PXE

What car is SO03 PXE?

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

What is the mileage of SO03 PXE?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 PXE was 109,386 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 PXE passed its MOT?

SO03 PXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2020.

Is SO03 PXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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