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 1198cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 15 (48% pass rate). It has 112,982 miles on the clock, averaging 6,827 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 SV03 XMS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,982 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 111 |
| Average per year | 6,827 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 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 | SV03 XMS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About SV03 XMS
What car is SV03 XMS?
SV03 XMS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SV03 XMS?
The last recorded mileage for SV03 XMS was 112,982 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV03 XMS passed its MOT?
SV03 XMS has had 29 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (14 passes, 15 failures). It last was tested on 22 Oct 2020.
Is SV03 XMS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV03 XMS 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 SV03 XMS?
SV03 XMS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.