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OV53 HNO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 127,423 miles on the clock, averaging 8,695 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 OV53 HNO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,695

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year8,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 HNO 29k54k78k103k127k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,423 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,380 miles
Since last MOT+20,899 miles
PASS
Mileage106,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage99,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage90,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage80,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage65,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage47,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage41,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,892 miles
PASS
Mileage34,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage29,110 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

RegistrationOV53 HNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 HNO

What car is OV53 HNO?

OV53 HNO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 HNO?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 HNO was 127,423 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 HNO passed its MOT?

OV53 HNO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is OV53 HNO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 HNO 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 OV53 HNO?

OV53 HNO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.