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SY03 EBX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 69,045 miles on the clock, averaging 3,647 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 SY03 EBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,647

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,875
Average per year3,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 EBX 32k42k51k60k69k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,875 miles
PASS
Mileage67,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage65,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage63,333 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage61,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage58,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage47,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage36,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage32,405 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

RegistrationSY03 EBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 EBX

What car is SY03 EBX?

SY03 EBX is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 EBX?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 EBX was 69,045 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 EBX passed its MOT?

SY03 EBX has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 May 2016.

Is SY03 EBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 EBX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY03 EBX?

SY03 EBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.