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OY03 GNV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 117,227 miles on the clock, averaging 4,727 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY03 GNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,727

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,227 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,727
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 GNV 28k50k73k95k117k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage115,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,329 miles
PASS
Mileage114,542 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,513 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage112,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage111,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage109,323 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage106,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage101,628 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage100,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage96,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage93,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage87,547 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage78,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage61,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage57,030 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,672 miles
PASS
Mileage45,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage35,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,151 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 GNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OY03 GNV

What car is OY03 GNV?

OY03 GNV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY03 GNV?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 GNV was 117,227 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 GNV passed its MOT?

OY03 GNV has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2024.

Is OY03 GNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY03 GNV 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 OY03 GNV?

OY03 GNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.