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DU53 OTF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,831 miles on the clock, averaging 4,652 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 DU53 OTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,652

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,553
Average per year4,652
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 OTF 34k44k54k63k73k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage70,278 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage66,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage63,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage60,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage55,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,668 miles
PASS
Mileage51,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,594 miles
PASS
Mileage34,460 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

RegistrationDU53 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 OTF

What car is DU53 OTF?

DU53 OTF is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DU53 OTF?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 OTF was 72,831 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 OTF passed its MOT?

DU53 OTF has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2014.

Is DU53 OTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 OTF 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 OTF?

DU53 OTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.