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WP03 OSL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 117,197 miles on the clock, averaging 8,472 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 WP03 OSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,363
Average per year8,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP03 OSL 29k51k73k95k117k '06'16'12

Check WP03 OSL

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage112,834 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
PASS
Mileage100,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,945 miles
PASS
Mileage88,939 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage78,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage73,238 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage69,320 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage62,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage53,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage43,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,442 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

RegistrationWP03 OSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About WP03 OSL

What car is WP03 OSL?

WP03 OSL is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WP03 OSL?

The last recorded mileage for WP03 OSL was 117,197 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP03 OSL passed its MOT?

WP03 OSL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2016.

Is WP03 OSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP03 OSL 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 WP03 OSL?

WP03 OSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.