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OW52 EJC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 98,365 miles on the clock, averaging 4,405 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OW52 EJC

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,405

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,388
Average per year4,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW52 EJC 15k36k57k77k98k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage94,977 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage89,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage85,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage83,598 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,582 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage81,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage76,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage71,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage67,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage61,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage55,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage50,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage44,056 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage39,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage35,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage30,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage25,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage21,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage14,737 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 EJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OW52 EJC

What car is OW52 EJC?

OW52 EJC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OW52 EJC?

The last recorded mileage for OW52 EJC was 98,365 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW52 EJC passed its MOT?

OW52 EJC has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2025.

Is OW52 EJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW52 EJC 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 OW52 EJC?

OW52 EJC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.