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SY03 MEU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 69,855 miles on the clock, averaging 5,773 miles per year, 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 MEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,773

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading69,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,773
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 MEU 9k24k40k55k70k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,855 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage66,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage62,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage60,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage59,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage54,115 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage45,711 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage36,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage28,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage18,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage9,333 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 MEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 MEU

What car is SY03 MEU?

SY03 MEU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 MEU?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 MEU was 69,855 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 MEU passed its MOT?

SY03 MEU has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2016.

Is SY03 MEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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