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SX03 BOV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 83,572 miles on the clock, averaging 9,288 miles per year, above 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 BOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,288

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,544
Average per year9,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX03 BOV 19k35k51k67k84k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage75,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,034 miles
PASS
Mileage63,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,994 miles
Since last MOT+19,255 miles
PASS
Mileage44,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,897 miles
PASS
Mileage37,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage30,891 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage23,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage18,677 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 BOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SX03 BOV

What car is SX03 BOV?

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

What is the mileage of SX03 BOV?

The last recorded mileage for SX03 BOV was 83,572 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX03 BOV passed its MOT?

SX03 BOV has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2013.

Is SX03 BOV ULEZ compliant?

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

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