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OU03 OLH

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 116,436 miles on the clock, averaging 8,124 miles per year, around 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 OLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,124

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,436 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 OLH 19k43k67k92k116k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,436 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,433 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage116,145 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,958 miles
PASS
Mileage114,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage104,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,494 miles
PASS
Mileage91,605 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage83,109 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,100 miles
Since last MOT+12,482 miles
PASS
Mileage70,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage60,825 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage50,537 miles
Since last MOT+13,358 miles
PASS
Mileage37,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage28,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage23,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,507 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 OLH
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 OLH

What car is OU03 OLH?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 OLH?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 OLH was 116,436 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 OLH passed its MOT?

OU03 OLH has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2018.

Is OU03 OLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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