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CE53 FJA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 129,507 miles on the clock, averaging 7,651 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 CE53 FJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,651

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year81
Average per year7,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 FJA 20k47k75k102k130k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,507 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage123,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,599 miles
PASS
Mileage108,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,977 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage98,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage88,067 miles
Since last MOT+12,975 miles
PASS
Mileage75,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage65,249 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage54,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage45,161 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,160 miles
Since last MOT+11,600 miles
PASS
Mileage33,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage30,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage26,895 miles
Since last MOT+3,749 miles
PASS
Mileage23,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage20,087 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

RegistrationCE53 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 FJA

What car is CE53 FJA?

CE53 FJA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 FJA?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 FJA was 129,507 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 FJA passed its MOT?

CE53 FJA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2020.

Is CE53 FJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 FJA 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 CE53 FJA?

CE53 FJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.