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EN53 FXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 113,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,614 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 EN53 FXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,614

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 reading113,873 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 FXM 30k51k72k93k114k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage98,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage89,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage87,141 miles
Since last MOT+58,581 miles
PASS
Mileage28,560 miles
PASS
Mileage66,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage57,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage48,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage39,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,182 miles
PASS
Mileage30,105 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

RegistrationEN53 FXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 FXM

What car is EN53 FXM?

EN53 FXM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 FXM?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 FXM was 113,873 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 FXM passed its MOT?

EN53 FXM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2016.

Is EN53 FXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 FXM 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 EN53 FXM?

EN53 FXM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.