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FL53 FGE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 225,803 miles on the clock, averaging 13,198 miles per year, above 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 FGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
225,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading225,803 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,198
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 FGE 60k102k143k184k226k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage225,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage225,803 miles
Since last MOT+12,578 miles
PASS
Mileage213,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,225 miles
Since last MOT+35,098 miles
PASS
Mileage178,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,127 miles
Since last MOT+17,939 miles
PASS
Mileage160,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
PASS
Mileage148,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage137,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,714 miles
PASS
Mileage126,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,183 miles
Since last MOT+11,521 miles
PASS
Mileage114,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,662 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage102,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage93,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,233 miles
PASS
Mileage85,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage77,289 miles
Since last MOT+17,027 miles
PASS
Mileage60,262 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 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 FGE

What car is FL53 FGE?

FL53 FGE is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 FGE?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FGE was 225,803 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FGE passed its MOT?

FL53 FGE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2019.

Is FL53 FGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 FGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FL53 FGE?

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