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OU03 GVK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 173,101 miles on the clock, averaging 9,579 miles per year, above 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 GVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,101
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,579

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,101 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,579
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 GVK 43k76k108k141k173k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,101 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage163,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,619 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
PASS
Mileage163,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,603 miles
PASS
Mileage151,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,141 miles
PASS
Mileage140,811 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage129,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,635 miles
PASS
Mileage117,071 miles
Since last MOT+12,981 miles
PASS
Mileage104,090 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
PASS
Mileage91,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage81,002 miles
Since last MOT+13,878 miles
PASS
Mileage67,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage58,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage50,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,179 miles
PASS
Mileage43,030 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 GVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 GVK

What car is OU03 GVK?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 GVK?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 GVK was 173,101 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 GVK passed its MOT?

OU03 GVK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2019.

Is OU03 GVK ULEZ compliant?

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

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