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FL53 FFH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 87,805 miles on the clock, averaging 3,335 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 FL53 FFH

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,335

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 reading87,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,731
Average per year3,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 FFH 24k40k56k72k88k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage84,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage81,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage76,640 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,613 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage67,408 miles
Since last MOT+785 miles
PASS
Mileage66,623 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,611 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
PASS
Mileage65,958 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage65,265 miles
Since last MOT+957 miles
PASS
Mileage64,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage62,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage60,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage60,377 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage57,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage54,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage51,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage48,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage45,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage40,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage36,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,064 miles
PASS
Mileage30,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage24,250 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 FFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 FFH

What car is FL53 FFH?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 FFH?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FFH was 87,805 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FFH passed its MOT?

FL53 FFH has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is FL53 FFH ULEZ compliant?

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

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