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EU03 OCW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 103,537 miles on the clock, averaging 6,628 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 EU03 OCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,537
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
6,628

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,537 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,153
Average per year6,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU03 OCW 36k53k70k87k104k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage97,384 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,372 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage96,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,616 miles
Since last MOT+89,461 miles
PASS
Mileage7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage85,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage80,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage74,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,462 miles
PASS
Mileage53,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage43,031 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage35,546 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

RegistrationEU03 OCW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EU03 OCW

What car is EU03 OCW?

EU03 OCW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU03 OCW?

The last recorded mileage for EU03 OCW was 103,537 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU03 OCW passed its MOT?

EU03 OCW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2016.

Is EU03 OCW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU03 OCW 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 EU03 OCW?

EU03 OCW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.