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OY53 CZU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 116,392 miles on the clock, averaging 6,948 miles per year, 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 OY53 CZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,948

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

Below average
Latest reading116,392 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,948
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 CZU 19k43k68k92k116k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,392 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage106,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage101,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage95,946 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage90,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage84,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage80,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage70,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage60,853 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage53,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage39,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage33,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage26,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage19,166 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

RegistrationOY53 CZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 CZU

What car is OY53 CZU?

OY53 CZU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 CZU?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 CZU was 116,392 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 CZU passed its MOT?

OY53 CZU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.

Is OY53 CZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 CZU 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 OY53 CZU?

OY53 CZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.