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OV53 PJJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 132,044 miles on the clock, averaging 8,544 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 PJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,044
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
8,544

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 reading132,044 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,369
Average per year8,544
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 PJJ 24k51k78k105k132k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage122,675 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,539 miles
PASS
Mileage114,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,806 miles
PASS
Mileage102,260 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,245 miles
Since last MOT+11,138 miles
PASS
Mileage91,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage80,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage73,494 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,470 miles
Since last MOT+12,231 miles
PASS
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage55,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage48,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage35,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage30,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage24,064 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 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 PJJ

What car is OV53 PJJ?

OV53 PJJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OV53 PJJ?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 PJJ was 132,044 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 PJJ passed its MOT?

OV53 PJJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2019.

Is OV53 PJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 PJJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 PJJ?

OV53 PJJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.