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OU03 BMZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 108,091 miles on the clock, averaging 6,258 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 OU03 BMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,258

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,156
Average per year6,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 BMZ 22k44k65k87k108k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage99,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage95,238 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,217 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage83,897 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage70,838 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage67,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage63,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage52,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage43,941 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage34,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,892 miles
PASS
Mileage22,448 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

RegistrationOU03 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 BMZ

What car is OU03 BMZ?

OU03 BMZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 BMZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 BMZ was 108,091 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 BMZ passed its MOT?

OU03 BMZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2019.

Is OU03 BMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 BMZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU03 BMZ?

OU03 BMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.