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SX03 EEV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 115,012 miles on the clock, averaging 5,459 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SX03 EEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,459

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

Below average
Latest reading115,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,233
Average per year5,459
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX03 EEV 43k61k79k97k115k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage106,779 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,580 miles
PASS
Mileage96,198 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage85,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage77,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage73,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage70,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
PASS
Mileage63,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,753 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage63,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage57,471 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,290 miles
Since last MOT+14,678 miles
PASS
Mileage42,612 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 EEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SX03 EEV

What car is SX03 EEV?

SX03 EEV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX03 EEV?

The last recorded mileage for SX03 EEV was 115,012 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX03 EEV passed its MOT?

SX03 EEV has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.

Is SX03 EEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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