Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 109,311 miles on the clock, averaging 7,917 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 DF53 HVE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 109,311 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,254 |
| Average per year | 7,917 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | DF53 HVE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DF53 HVE
What car is DF53 HVE?
DF53 HVE is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DF53 HVE?
The last recorded mileage for DF53 HVE was 109,311 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF53 HVE passed its MOT?
DF53 HVE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 May 2019.
Is DF53 HVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 HVE 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 DF53 HVE?
DF53 HVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.