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OU03 TCJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OU03 TCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,631

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

Below average
Latest reading113,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,054
Average per year6,631
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU03 TCJ 24k46k68k91k113k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage113,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage103,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage96,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage90,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage82,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,821 miles
PASS
Mileage70,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage64,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage60,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage53,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,601 miles
PASS
Mileage43,882 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage35,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage32,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
PASS
Mileage28,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage23,695 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 TCJ
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 TCJ

What car is OU03 TCJ?

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

Has OU03 TCJ passed its MOT?

OU03 TCJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2021.

Is OU03 TCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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