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OU03 ETY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 84,456 miles on the clock, averaging 4,651 miles per year, well 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 ETY

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,651

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,018
Average per year4,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 ETY 12k30k48k66k84k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,456 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage79,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage76,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage71,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
PASS
Mileage67,690 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage66,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage57,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,380 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage48,906 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage39,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage30,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage26,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage23,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage21,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage19,359 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage15,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,984 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 ETY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 ETY

What car is OU03 ETY?

OU03 ETY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 ETY?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 ETY was 84,456 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 ETY passed its MOT?

OU03 ETY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is OU03 ETY ULEZ compliant?

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

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