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PE03 OYV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 172,584 miles on the clock, averaging 10,824 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PE03 OYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,824

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,734
Average per year10,824
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE03 OYV 18k57k96k134k173k '06'20'13

Check PE03 OYV

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage166,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage164,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage160,777 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage154,725 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,068 miles
PASS
Mileage143,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,518 miles
Since last MOT+21,219 miles
PASS
Mileage122,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,299 miles
Since last MOT+20,457 miles
PASS
Mileage101,842 miles
Since last MOT+23,514 miles
PASS
Mileage78,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage71,273 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,144 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage59,083 miles
Since last MOT+16,643 miles
PASS
Mileage42,440 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,138 miles
Since last MOT+14,119 miles
PASS
Mileage28,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage18,433 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

RegistrationPE03 OYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PE03 OYV

What car is PE03 OYV?

PE03 OYV is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE03 OYV?

The last recorded mileage for PE03 OYV was 172,584 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE03 OYV passed its MOT?

PE03 OYV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2020.

Is PE03 OYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 OYV 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 PE03 OYV?

PE03 OYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.