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OE52 MDJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 141,486 miles on the clock, averaging 9,388 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OE52 MDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,696
Average per year9,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 MDJ 38k64k90k116k141k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage130,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,790 miles
Since last MOT+7,448 miles
PASS
Mileage123,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,965 miles
PASS
Mileage118,377 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage103,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage86,601 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage78,985 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage68,391 miles
Since last MOT+15,190 miles
PASS
Mileage53,201 miles
Since last MOT+15,019 miles
PASS
Mileage38,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,182 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

RegistrationOE52 MDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 MDJ

What car is OE52 MDJ?

OE52 MDJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 MDJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 MDJ was 141,486 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 MDJ passed its MOT?

OE52 MDJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2017.

Is OE52 MDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 MDJ 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 OE52 MDJ?

OE52 MDJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.