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FJ53 SXC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 77,989 miles on the clock, averaging 3,965 miles per year, well 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 FJ53 SXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,965

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

Low mileage
Latest reading77,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,859
Average per year3,965
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 SXC 19k34k48k63k78k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage77,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage72,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,208 miles
PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage59,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage56,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage51,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage49,712 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,619 miles
PASS
Mileage42,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage38,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage35,845 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage32,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage29,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage26,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage22,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage18,931 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

RegistrationFJ53 SXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 SXC

What car is FJ53 SXC?

FJ53 SXC is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 SXC?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 SXC was 77,989 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 SXC passed its MOT?

FJ53 SXC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Aug 2021.

Is FJ53 SXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 SXC 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 FJ53 SXC?

FJ53 SXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.