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OU03 SWJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 104,370 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 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 SWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,497

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year141
Average per year6,497
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU03 SWJ 31k50k68k86k104k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,370 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,040 miles
PASS
Mileage95,189 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage85,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage76,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage71,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage65,799 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage58,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage52,616 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage49,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage41,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage31,366 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 SWJ
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 SWJ

What car is OU03 SWJ?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 SWJ?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 SWJ was 104,370 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 SWJ passed its MOT?

OU03 SWJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2017.

Is OU03 SWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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