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OU03 OBH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 79,092 miles on the clock, averaging 3,395 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 OBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,092
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,395

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 reading79,092 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 OBH 40k50k60k69k79k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,092 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,090 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage70,355 miles
Since last MOT+548 miles
PASS
Mileage69,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage68,293 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage66,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,638 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage64,668 miles
Since last MOT+603 miles
PASS
Mileage64,065 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage63,400 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage59,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage55,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage48,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,214 miles
PASS
Mileage40,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,138 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 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 OBH

What car is OU03 OBH?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 OBH?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 OBH was 79,092 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 OBH passed its MOT?

OU03 OBH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2018.

Is OU03 OBH ULEZ compliant?

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

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