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OW53 GPJ

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 138,192 miles on the clock, averaging 8,951 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 OW53 GPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,951

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 reading138,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year93
Average per year8,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW53 GPJ 26k54k82k110k138k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,192 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,099 miles
Since last MOT+10,813 miles
PASS
Mileage127,286 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage124,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage118,502 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage108,528 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage98,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage77,889 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage70,990 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage47,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,715 miles
Since last MOT+13,106 miles
PASS
Mileage34,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,074 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

RegistrationOW53 GPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OW53 GPJ

What car is OW53 GPJ?

OW53 GPJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OW53 GPJ?

The last recorded mileage for OW53 GPJ was 138,192 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW53 GPJ passed its MOT?

OW53 GPJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2019.

Is OW53 GPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW53 GPJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OW53 GPJ?

OW53 GPJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.