Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 123,912 miles on the clock, averaging 7,713 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 FE53 VDG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 123,912 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,713 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FE53 VDG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FE53 VDG
What car is FE53 VDG?
FE53 VDG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FE53 VDG?
The last recorded mileage for FE53 VDG was 123,912 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FE53 VDG passed its MOT?
FE53 VDG has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2018.
Is FE53 VDG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE53 VDG 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 VDG?
FE53 VDG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.