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OU03 LZT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 104,192 miles on the clock, averaging 6,183 miles per year, 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 LZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,183

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,404
Average per year6,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 LZT 10k33k57k81k104k '06'21'15

Check OU03 LZT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,192 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage96,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,788 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage84,881 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage73,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage65,400 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage60,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage55,801 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage50,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage46,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,369 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage29,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage27,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage22,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage18,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage15,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage12,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage9,735 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 LZT

What car is OU03 LZT?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 LZT?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 LZT was 104,192 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 LZT passed its MOT?

OU03 LZT has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2021.

Is OU03 LZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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