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FE53 YTR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 84,995 miles on the clock, averaging 7,051 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 YTR

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,051

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,588
Average per year7,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE53 YTR 11k30k48k67k85k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage80,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage75,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage72,370 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage65,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,978 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage53,504 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage42,859 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,567 miles
PASS
Mileage30,291 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage19,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage16,935 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage13,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage11,227 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 YTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 YTR

What car is FE53 YTR?

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

What is the mileage of FE53 YTR?

The last recorded mileage for FE53 YTR was 84,995 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE53 YTR passed its MOT?

FE53 YTR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.

Is FE53 YTR ULEZ compliant?

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

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