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OV03 YVD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 122,439 miles on the clock, averaging 8,265 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 YVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,265

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,265
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV03 YVD 39k60k81k102k122k '06'16'13

Check OV03 YVD

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,439 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,370 miles
PASS
Mileage115,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,068 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage98,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage90,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,050 miles
PASS
Mileage81,384 miles
Since last MOT+13,387 miles
PASS
Mileage67,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage46,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage39,482 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 YVD
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 YVD

What car is OV03 YVD?

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

What is the mileage of OV03 YVD?

The last recorded mileage for OV03 YVD was 122,439 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV03 YVD passed its MOT?

OV03 YVD has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2016.

Is OV03 YVD ULEZ compliant?

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

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