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WP03 OSM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 121,782 miles on the clock, averaging 6,578 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 WP03 OSM

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,578

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,242
Average per year6,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP03 OSM 21k46k71k97k122k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage114,540 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage105,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,209 miles
PASS
Mileage104,199 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage99,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage90,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,942 miles
PASS
Mileage78,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage66,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage59,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage53,822 miles
Since last MOT+7,273 miles
PASS
Mileage46,549 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage39,956 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage34,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage30,895 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage21,162 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 OSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 OSM

What car is WP03 OSM?

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

What is the mileage of WP03 OSM?

The last recorded mileage for WP03 OSM was 121,782 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP03 OSM passed its MOT?

WP03 OSM has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.

Is WP03 OSM ULEZ compliant?

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

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