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OV03 YUL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 123,592 miles on the clock, averaging 7,135 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 YUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,135

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,074
Average per year7,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV03 YUL 23k48k73k98k124k '06'20'13

Check OV03 YUL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage120,518 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage117,013 miles
Since last MOT+12,929 miles
PASS
Mileage104,084 miles
Since last MOT+12,003 miles
PASS
Mileage92,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage86,564 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,507 miles
PASS
Mileage72,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage62,914 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage54,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage39,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage33,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage28,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage26,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage23,560 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage22,673 miles

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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

RegistrationOV03 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OV03 YUL

What car is OV03 YUL?

OV03 YUL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV03 YUL?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 YUL was 123,592 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 YUL passed its MOT?

OV03 YUL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2020.

Is OV03 YUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV03 YUL 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 YUL?

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