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SX03 AXA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 120,437 miles on the clock, averaging 8,163 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 SX03 AXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,163

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 reading120,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,163
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SX03 AXA 30k53k75k98k120k '06'17'11

Check SX03 AXA

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,437 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage112,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,228 miles
PASS
Mileage102,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage92,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage85,913 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage67,183 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage49,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage40,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage29,965 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

RegistrationSX03 AXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SX03 AXA

What car is SX03 AXA?

SX03 AXA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX03 AXA?

The last recorded mileage for SX03 AXA was 120,437 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX03 AXA passed its MOT?

SX03 AXA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.

Is SX03 AXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX03 AXA 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 SX03 AXA?

SX03 AXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.