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OY53 GFU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 119,106 miles on the clock, averaging 8,846 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 GFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,846

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,846
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 GFU 15k41k67k93k119k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,631 miles
PASS
Mileage107,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,468 miles
PASS
Mileage92,007 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage85,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage78,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage71,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage64,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage55,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage47,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage38,014 miles
Since last MOT+14,529 miles
PASS
Mileage23,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage15,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,487 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 GFU
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 GFU

What car is OY53 GFU?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 GFU?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 GFU was 119,106 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 GFU passed its MOT?

OY53 GFU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2018.

Is OY53 GFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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