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GF53 OZJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 122,305 miles on the clock, averaging 6,202 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 GF53 OZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,202

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 OZJ 19k44k70k96k122k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,305 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,865 miles
PASS
Mileage111,436 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage102,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage94,808 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,805 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage83,822 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
PASS
Mileage72,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,995 miles
PASS
Mileage63,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,717 miles
PASS
Mileage53,056 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage45,763 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage44,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,457 miles
PASS
Mileage43,130 miles
Since last MOT+28,818 miles
PASS
Mileage14,312 miles
PASS
Mileage38,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage34,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage30,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage26,827 miles
Since last MOT+24,534 miles
PASS
Mileage2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage18,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,530 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

RegistrationGF53 OZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 OZJ

What car is GF53 OZJ?

GF53 OZJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 OZJ?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 OZJ was 122,305 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 OZJ passed its MOT?

GF53 OZJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2023.

Is GF53 OZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 OZJ 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 GF53 OZJ?

GF53 OZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.