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OY03 PCU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 82,795 miles on the clock, averaging 4,279 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 OY03 PCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,795
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,795 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY03 PCU 24k39k53k68k83k '06'20'13

Check OY03 PCU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,795 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage81,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,615 miles
PASS
Mileage78,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage76,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage72,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage68,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage66,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage63,978 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage56,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage51,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage43,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,756 miles
PASS
Mileage33,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage23,847 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

RegistrationOY03 PCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About OY03 PCU

What car is OY03 PCU?

OY03 PCU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY03 PCU?

The last recorded mileage for OY03 PCU was 82,795 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY03 PCU passed its MOT?

OY03 PCU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2020.

Is OY03 PCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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