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OY53 FZX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 103,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,601 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 FZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,601

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 reading103,679 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 FZX 21k42k63k83k104k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage99,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,312 miles
PASS
Mileage797,741 miles
Since last MOT+718,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
PASS
Mileage79,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage74,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage63,439 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,437 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage59,195 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage54,608 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,981 miles
PASS
Mileage42,623 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage37,519 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage32,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage26,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage21,484 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 FZX
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 FZX

What car is OY53 FZX?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 FZX?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 FZX was 103,679 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 FZX passed its MOT?

OY53 FZX has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2019.

Is OY53 FZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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