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SP03 XRW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 100,715 miles on the clock, averaging 6,676 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 SP03 XRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,715 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 XRW 24k43k62k82k101k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage95,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,913 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,522 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage78,423 miles
Since last MOT+14,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage60,873 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage54,819 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,519 miles
PASS
Mileage49,283 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,278 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,966 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage42,487 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage32,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,272 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 XRW

What car is SP03 XRW?

SP03 XRW is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 XRW?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 XRW was 100,715 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 XRW passed its MOT?

SP03 XRW has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2017.

Is SP03 XRW ULEZ compliant?

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

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