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SY03 FPL

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 93,783 miles on the clock, averaging 12,425 miles per year, above 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 SY03 FPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
12,425

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 reading93,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,356
Average per year12,425
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY03 FPL 32k47k63k78k94k '06'11'09

Check SY03 FPL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,783 miles
Since last MOT+13,356 miles
PASS
Mileage80,427 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,426 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage58,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,932 miles
PASS
Mileage46,442 miles
Since last MOT+14,914 miles
PASS
Mileage31,528 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

RegistrationSY03 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 FPL

What car is SY03 FPL?

SY03 FPL is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 FPL?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 FPL was 93,783 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 FPL passed its MOT?

SY03 FPL has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2011.

Is SY03 FPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 FPL 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 SY03 FPL?

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