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OU53 JTZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 80,437 miles on the clock, averaging 5,033 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 OU53 JTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,033

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year101
Average per year5,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 JTZ 20k35k50k65k80k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,437 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,336 miles
Since last MOT+11,127 miles
PASS
Mileage69,209 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage61,104 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage58,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage54,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage52,298 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage49,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage45,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage36,917 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage29,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,973 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

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

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About OU53 JTZ

What car is OU53 JTZ?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 JTZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 JTZ was 80,437 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 JTZ passed its MOT?

OU53 JTZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2018.

Is OU53 JTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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