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SO03 OJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 88,131 miles on the clock, averaging 4,424 miles per year, well 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 SO03 OJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,131
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
4,424

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,131 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 OJU 26k41k57k73k88k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,131 miles
Since last MOT+647 miles
PASS
Mileage87,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
PASS
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,643 miles
PASS
Mileage84,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage82,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage79,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage76,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage65,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage50,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage37,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage31,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage25,740 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

RegistrationSO03 OJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 OJU

What car is SO03 OJU?

SO03 OJU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 OJU?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 OJU was 88,131 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 OJU passed its MOT?

SO03 OJU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is SO03 OJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 OJU 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 SO03 OJU?

SO03 OJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.