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SP03 XSR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 108,591 miles on the clock, averaging 8,036 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 SP03 XSR

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,036

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 reading108,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,673
Average per year8,036
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SP03 XSR 20k42k64k86k109k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage103,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage99,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage93,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage85,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage78,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage71,967 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage64,119 miles
Since last MOT+11,955 miles
PASS
Mileage52,164 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,175 miles
PASS
Mileage39,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,117 miles
PASS
Mileage28,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage19,814 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 XSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 XSR

What car is SP03 XSR?

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

What is the mileage of SP03 XSR?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 XSR was 108,591 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 XSR passed its MOT?

SP03 XSR has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2017.

Is SP03 XSR ULEZ compliant?

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

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