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SW03 OUL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 98,299 miles on the clock, averaging 4,493 miles per year, well 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 OUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,493

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,489
Average per year4,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 OUL 37k52k68k83k98k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,489 miles
PASS
Mileage96,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage92,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,775 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
PASS
Mileage92,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage91,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,618 miles
PASS
Mileage89,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,054 miles
PASS
Mileage88,651 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage87,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage80,630 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage67,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,582 miles
Since last MOT+10,769 miles
PASS
Mileage56,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage51,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage43,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage37,214 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 OUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 OUL

What car is SW03 OUL?

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

What is the mileage of SW03 OUL?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 OUL was 98,299 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 OUL passed its MOT?

SW03 OUL has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2021.

Is SW03 OUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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