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EO53 GRF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 58,555 miles on the clock, averaging 5,421 miles per year, 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 EO53 GRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,555
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
5,421

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

Below average
Latest reading58,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,376
Average per year5,421
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 GRF 17k27k38k48k59k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage48,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,179 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage48,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage42,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage37,664 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage33,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage26,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage22,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage16,985 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

RegistrationEO53 GRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 GRF

What car is EO53 GRF?

EO53 GRF is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 GRF?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 GRF was 58,555 miles, recorded on 2 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 GRF passed its MOT?

EO53 GRF has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2014.

Is EO53 GRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 GRF 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 EO53 GRF?

EO53 GRF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.