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SP03 AFY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 81,112 miles on the clock, averaging 8,906 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SP03 AFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,906

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year8,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 AFY 17k33k49k65k81k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,112 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage77,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage75,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,153 miles
PASS
Mileage728,891 miles
Since last MOT+656,003 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage65,417 miles
Since last MOT+17,666 miles
PASS
Mileage47,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage39,719 miles
Since last MOT+22,667 miles
PASS
Mileage17,052 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 AFY

What car is SP03 AFY?

SP03 AFY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 AFY?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 AFY was 81,112 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 AFY passed its MOT?

SP03 AFY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2013.

Is SP03 AFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 AFY 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 SP03 AFY?

SP03 AFY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.