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SW03 OUG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 121,296 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 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 SW03 OUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,497

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 reading121,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,488
Average per year6,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 OUG 23k48k72k97k121k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage116,808 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage111,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage106,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage100,612 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage91,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage84,130 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,108 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage76,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,903 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage62,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage54,577 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage47,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,340 miles
PASS
Mileage37,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,447 miles
PASS
Mileage31,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,696 miles
PASS
Mileage29,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage22,921 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,914 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

RegistrationSW03 OUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 OUG

What car is SW03 OUG?

SW03 OUG is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW03 OUG?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 OUG was 121,296 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 OUG passed its MOT?

SW03 OUG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jun 2022.

Is SW03 OUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 OUG 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 SW03 OUG?

SW03 OUG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.