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 1200cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 62,134 miles on the clock, averaging 5,259 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 FG53 BVX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 62,134 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | FG53 BVX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FG53 BVX
What car is FG53 BVX?
FG53 BVX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FG53 BVX?
The last recorded mileage for FG53 BVX was 62,134 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG53 BVX passed its MOT?
FG53 BVX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.
Is FG53 BVX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 BVX 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 FG53 BVX?
FG53 BVX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.