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OU03 GNV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGreen
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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 114,707 miles on the clock, averaging 5,565 miles per year, below 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 GNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,565

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

Below average
Latest reading114,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,567
Average per year5,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GNV 28k49k71k93k115k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage112,140 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage108,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage102,132 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,128 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage94,851 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage85,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage81,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage71,229 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage70,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage65,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage62,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage59,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage52,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage45,324 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage36,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage27,524 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 GNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 GNV

What car is OU03 GNV?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GNV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GNV was 114,707 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GNV passed its MOT?

OU03 GNV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2021.

Is OU03 GNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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