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FL53 EHC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 152,114 miles on the clock, averaging 5,999 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 FL53 EHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,114
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,114 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 EHC 44k71k98k125k152k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,114 miles
Since last MOT+28,286 miles
PASS
Mileage123,828 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage122,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage119,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage117,486 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage114,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage113,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage111,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage109,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage107,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage102,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage88,915 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage78,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage65,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage58,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage51,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage43,695 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

RegistrationFL53 EHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 EHC

What car is FL53 EHC?

FL53 EHC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 EHC?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 EHC was 152,114 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 EHC passed its MOT?

FL53 EHC has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2024.

Is FL53 EHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 EHC 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 FL53 EHC?

FL53 EHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.