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OU53 OEF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 73,020 miles on the clock, averaging 3,270 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 OEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,393
Average per year3,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 OEF 14k29k44k58k73k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,393 miles
PASS
Mileage71,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage68,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage65,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage62,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage59,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage54,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage50,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage45,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage43,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage41,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage39,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage37,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage35,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage30,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage26,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage22,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage18,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage14,455 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 OEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 OEF

What car is OU53 OEF?

OU53 OEF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 OEF?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 OEF was 73,020 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 OEF passed its MOT?

OU53 OEF has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2024.

Is OU53 OEF ULEZ compliant?

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

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