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SY03 TBZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
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 1400cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 81,822 miles on the clock, averaging 7,489 miles per year, around 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 TBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,489

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading81,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,137
Average per year7,489
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY03 TBZ 23k38k52k67k82k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage73,685 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage59,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage43,901 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage33,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage23,081 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 TBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 TBZ

What car is SY03 TBZ?

SY03 TBZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 TBZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 TBZ was 81,822 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 TBZ passed its MOT?

SY03 TBZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2014.

Is SY03 TBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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