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EO53 VMW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 89,382 miles on the clock, averaging 15,662 miles per year, above 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 VMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,662

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading89,382 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,662
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 VMW 20k37k55k72k89k '06'11'10

Check EO53 VMW

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,382 miles
Since last MOT+18,766 miles
PASS
Mileage70,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,616 miles
Since last MOT+23,486 miles
PASS
Mileage47,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,130 miles
Since last MOT+18,984 miles
PASS
Mileage28,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,451 miles
PASS
Mileage19,695 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 VMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VMW

What car is EO53 VMW?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 VMW?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VMW was 89,382 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VMW passed its MOT?

EO53 VMW has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2011.

Is EO53 VMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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