Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 115,973 miles on the clock, averaging 7,439 miles per year, around 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 PUA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 115,973 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,974 |
| Average per year | 7,439 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FL53 PUA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FL53 PUA
What car is FL53 PUA?
FL53 PUA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FL53 PUA?
The last recorded mileage for FL53 PUA was 115,973 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FL53 PUA passed its MOT?
FL53 PUA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Sep 2018.
Is FL53 PUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 PUA 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 PUA?
FL53 PUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.