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CE53 GYO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 116,823 miles on the clock, averaging 4,855 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 CE53 GYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,855

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year151
Average per year4,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 GYO 44k62k80k99k117k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,823 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage116,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage110,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage103,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,092 miles
PASS
Mileage95,730 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,436 miles
PASS
Mileage87,274 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage83,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage79,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,673 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage75,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage72,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage69,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage54,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage51,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage43,747 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 GYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 GYO

What car is CE53 GYO?

CE53 GYO is a purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 GYO?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 GYO was 116,823 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 GYO passed its MOT?

CE53 GYO has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2021.

Is CE53 GYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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