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GL03 OVJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 130,802 miles on the clock, averaging 7,408 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 GL03 OVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,408

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,802 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL03 OVJ 29k54k80k105k131k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,802 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,353 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage121,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage115,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,982 miles
PASS
Mileage108,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage106,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage102,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage83,073 miles
Since last MOT+13,300 miles
PASS
Mileage69,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage60,208 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,303 miles
PASS
Mileage49,865 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage48,701 miles
Since last MOT+16,999 miles
PASS
Mileage31,702 miles
PASS
Mileage36,389 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage28,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,843 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

RegistrationGL03 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GL03 OVJ

What car is GL03 OVJ?

GL03 OVJ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL03 OVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL03 OVJ was 130,802 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL03 OVJ passed its MOT?

GL03 OVJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2020.

Is GL03 OVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL03 OVJ 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 GL03 OVJ?

GL03 OVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.