Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 118,060 miles on the clock, averaging 5,824 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 OV03 VMZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,365 |
| Average per year | 5,824 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OV03 VMZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About OV03 VMZ
What car is OV03 VMZ?
OV03 VMZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV03 VMZ?
The last recorded mileage for OV03 VMZ was 118,060 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV03 VMZ passed its MOT?
OV03 VMZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Aug 2019.
Is OV03 VMZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 VMZ 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 OV03 VMZ?
OV03 VMZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.