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OY53 FFO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 190,582 miles on the clock, averaging 8,405 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 OY53 FFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,405

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading190,582 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,405
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 FFO 40k77k115k153k191k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,582 miles
Since last MOT+1,386 miles
PASS
Mileage189,196 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage183,633 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,629 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage176,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage167,437 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,011 miles
PASS
Mileage157,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage150,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage140,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage132,139 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage115,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage108,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,781 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage94,316 miles
Since last MOT+30,432 miles
PASS
Mileage63,884 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOT+20,001 miles
PASS
Mileage48,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,683 miles
PASS
Mileage39,688 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

RegistrationOY53 FFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 FFO

What car is OY53 FFO?

OY53 FFO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 FFO?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FFO was 190,582 miles, recorded on 6 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FFO passed its MOT?

OY53 FFO has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2025.

Is OY53 FFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 FFO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY53 FFO?

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