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OY53 FZV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 110,697 miles on the clock, averaging 5,883 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 FZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,883

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,323
Average per year5,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 FZV 26k47k68k90k111k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage108,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage102,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage93,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage87,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage81,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage71,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage66,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage62,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage57,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage42,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage36,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage30,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage25,962 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 FZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 FZV

What car is OY53 FZV?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 FZV?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FZV was 110,697 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FZV passed its MOT?

OY53 FZV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2021.

Is OY53 FZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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