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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 132,153 miles on the clock, averaging 8,243 miles per year, around 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 TSX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,153 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,243 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 TSX |
| 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 TSX
What car is SO03 TSX?
SO03 TSX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO03 TSX?
The last recorded mileage for SO03 TSX was 132,153 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO03 TSX passed its MOT?
SO03 TSX has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2017.
Is SO03 TSX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 TSX 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 TSX?
SO03 TSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.