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OU03 BRX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 124,730 miles on the clock, averaging 7,653 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 OU03 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,653

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year134
Average per year7,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 BRX 43k63k84k104k125k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,730 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage120,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage114,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage108,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage103,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage92,276 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage86,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage82,914 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage76,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage72,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage65,388 miles
Since last MOT+22,394 miles
PASS
Mileage42,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,994 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

RegistrationOU03 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 BRX

What car is OU03 BRX?

OU03 BRX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 BRX was 124,730 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 BRX passed its MOT?

OU03 BRX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2017.

Is OU03 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU03 BRX 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 OU03 BRX?

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