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FE53 FGZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 140,520 miles on the clock, averaging 6,622 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 FE53 FGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,622

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 reading140,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,852
Average per year6,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 FGZ 21k51k81k111k141k '06'24'16

Check FE53 FGZ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,852 miles
PASS
Mileage128,668 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,666 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage124,075 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage119,827 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage119,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage113,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage104,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage98,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage93,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage86,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage81,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,422 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage71,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage64,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage55,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage48,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage40,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,032 miles
PASS
Mileage30,136 miles
Since last MOT+9,343 miles
PASS
Mileage20,793 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

RegistrationFE53 FGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FE53 FGZ

What car is FE53 FGZ?

FE53 FGZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FE53 FGZ?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 FGZ was 140,520 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 FGZ passed its MOT?

FE53 FGZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2024.

Is FE53 FGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 FGZ 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 FE53 FGZ?

FE53 FGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.