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OU03 GUE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1422cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1422cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1422cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 167,556 miles on the clock, averaging 8,341 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 GUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,341

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,556 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,341
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GUE 52k81k110k139k168k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,556 miles
Since last MOT+22,638 miles
PASS
Mileage144,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage136,708 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage126,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,505 miles
PASS
Mileage120,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage114,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage109,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage107,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage100,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage94,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage89,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage81,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,107 miles
Since last MOT+28,981 miles
PASS
Mileage52,126 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 GUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1422cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 GUE

What car is OU03 GUE?

OU03 GUE is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1422cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 GUE?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GUE was 167,556 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GUE passed its MOT?

OU03 GUE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2020.

Is OU03 GUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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