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FL53 EKH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 58,681 miles on the clock, averaging 5,913 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 EKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading58,681 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,183
Average per year5,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 EKH 18k28k38k48k59k '06'13'11

Check FL53 EKH

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage53,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage47,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage42,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage36,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage29,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,661 miles
PASS
Mileage17,832 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 EKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 EKH

What car is FL53 EKH?

FL53 EKH is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 EKH?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 EKH was 58,681 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 EKH passed its MOT?

FL53 EKH has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Aug 2013.

Is FL53 EKH ULEZ compliant?

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

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