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OU53 OGA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 73,997 miles on the clock, averaging 4,088 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 OGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,088

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,997 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 OGA 9k25k41k58k74k '06'22'15

Check OU53 OGA

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage66,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,164 miles
PASS
Mileage63,464 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage60,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage58,976 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage55,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage52,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage47,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,675 miles
PASS
Mileage45,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage41,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage37,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage32,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage20,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage16,975 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage15,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage9,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage8,610 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 OGA
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 OGA

What car is OU53 OGA?

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

What is the mileage of OU53 OGA?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 OGA was 73,997 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 OGA passed its MOT?

OU53 OGA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2022.

Is OU53 OGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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