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OU03 MVZ

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 44,920 miles on the clock, averaging 4,853 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 MVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,853

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

Low mileage
Latest reading44,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,183
Average per year4,853
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 MVZ 15k22k30k37k45k '06'12'10

Check OU03 MVZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage41,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage36,510 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage30,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage22,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage20,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage14,584 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 MVZ
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 MVZ

What car is OU03 MVZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 MVZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 MVZ was 44,920 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 MVZ passed its MOT?

OU03 MVZ has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2012.

Is OU03 MVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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