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OU03 TBV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 104,189 miles on the clock, averaging 4,306 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 TBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,306

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,107
Average per year4,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TBV 17k39k61k82k104k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage103,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage98,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage95,613 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,602 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage94,958 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,985 miles
PASS
Mileage92,606 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,517 miles
Since last MOT+23,021 miles
PASS
Mileage69,496 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,492 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage68,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage67,642 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,611 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage61,518 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage56,816 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage53,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,831 miles
PASS
Mileage47,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage38,501 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage34,063 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage26,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage22,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage17,117 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 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OU03 TBV

What car is OU03 TBV?

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

What is the mileage of OU03 TBV?

The last recorded mileage for OU03 TBV was 104,189 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU03 TBV passed its MOT?

OU03 TBV has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is OU03 TBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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