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OU03 PKJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 179,706 miles on the clock, averaging 10,166 miles per year, above 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 PKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,166

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,706 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,301
Average per year10,166
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 PKJ 44k78k112k146k180k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,301 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage168,294 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,288 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage156,920 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage146,701 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage142,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage133,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,733 miles
PASS
Mileage124,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage107,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage98,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage77,774 miles
Since last MOT+19,848 miles
PASS
Mileage57,926 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage44,279 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 PKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 PKJ

What car is OU03 PKJ?

OU03 PKJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU03 PKJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 PKJ was 179,706 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 PKJ passed its MOT?

OU03 PKJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.

Is OU03 PKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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