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OU03 NHV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 120,004 miles on the clock, averaging 6,073 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 NHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,073

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 reading120,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,000
Average per year6,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 NHV 14k40k67k93k120k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,004 miles
Since last MOT+13,000 miles
PASS
Mileage107,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,004 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
PASS
Mileage92,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage88,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage85,309 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage80,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage75,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage71,423 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage66,813 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage58,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage51,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage44,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage38,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage32,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage28,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage23,400 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage18,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage13,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage13,866 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 NHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 NHV

What car is OU03 NHV?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 NHV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 NHV was 120,004 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 NHV passed its MOT?

OU03 NHV has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2023.

Is OU03 NHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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