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FL53 FZE

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 122,828 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 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 FZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,498

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,498
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 FZE 30k53k76k100k123k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,828 miles
Since last MOT+15,627 miles
PASS
Mileage107,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage99,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage90,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,576 miles
PASS
Mileage77,502 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,565 miles
PASS
Mileage66,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,530 miles
PASS
Mileage58,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage52,123 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage40,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage29,632 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 FZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 FZE

What car is FL53 FZE?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 FZE?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 FZE was 122,828 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 FZE passed its MOT?

FL53 FZE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2016.

Is FL53 FZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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