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OU53 JTX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 75,701 miles on the clock, averaging 4,437 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 OU53 JTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,437

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,060
Average per year4,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 JTX 22k35k49k62k76k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,701 miles
Since last MOT+13,060 miles
PASS
Mileage62,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
PASS
Mileage61,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage59,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage53,802 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage50,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage46,194 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage42,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage39,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage32,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage29,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,254 miles
PASS
Mileage22,062 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

RegistrationOU53 JTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 JTX

What car is OU53 JTX?

OU53 JTX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 JTX?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 JTX was 75,701 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 JTX passed its MOT?

OU53 JTX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2018.

Is OU53 JTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 JTX 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 OU53 JTX?

OU53 JTX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.