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DU53 TZL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 103,810 miles on the clock, averaging 8,383 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 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,810
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,383

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,810 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,542
Average per year8,383
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 TZL 9k33k56k80k104k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage102,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage100,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage90,434 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage81,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage72,092 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage62,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,723 miles
PASS
Mileage51,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,223 miles
Since last MOT+17,219 miles
PASS
Mileage34,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage24,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage17,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage8,955 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 TZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 TZL

What car is DU53 TZL?

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

What is the mileage of DU53 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 TZL was 103,810 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 TZL passed its MOT?

DU53 TZL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is DU53 TZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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