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SO03 SUF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 70,349 miles on the clock, averaging 4,801 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 SUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,801

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 reading70,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,801
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO03 SUF 18k31k44k57k70k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage65,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,908 miles
PASS
Mileage61,882 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage57,989 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,708 miles
PASS
Mileage53,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage48,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage42,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage38,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage34,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage29,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage17,855 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 SUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 SUF

What car is SO03 SUF?

SO03 SUF is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 SUF?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 SUF was 70,349 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 SUF passed its MOT?

SO03 SUF has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is SO03 SUF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 SUF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO03 SUF?

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