Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 124,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,872 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 DU53 OTC
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 124,118 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,872 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | DU53 OTC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 OTC
What car is DU53 OTC?
DU53 OTC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 OTC?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 OTC was 124,118 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 OTC passed its MOT?
DU53 OTC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2019.
Is DU53 OTC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 OTC 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 DU53 OTC?
DU53 OTC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.