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OV03 HGJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 122,146 miles on the clock, averaging 7,656 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OV03 HGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,656

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year7,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 HGJ 31k54k76k99k122k '06'18'12

Check OV03 HGJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,146 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage119,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage115,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage112,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage107,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage100,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
PASS
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage87,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage79,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,522 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage66,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,361 miles
PASS
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOT+12,275 miles
PASS
Mileage42,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage30,637 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

RegistrationOV03 HGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 HGJ

What car is OV03 HGJ?

OV03 HGJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 HGJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 HGJ was 122,146 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 HGJ passed its MOT?

OV03 HGJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2018.

Is OV03 HGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 HGJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV03 HGJ?

OV03 HGJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.