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FL53 PXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 99,571 miles on the clock, averaging 4,094 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 PXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,915
Average per year4,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 PXM 38k53k69k84k100k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage99,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,915 miles
PASS
Mileage91,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,953 miles
PASS
Mileage80,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage73,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
PASS
Mileage71,824 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage69,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,112 miles
PASS
Mileage66,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage63,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,635 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage61,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage59,278 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,274 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage57,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage54,773 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage45,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage43,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage38,009 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 PXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 PXM

What car is FL53 PXM?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 PXM?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 PXM was 99,571 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 PXM passed its MOT?

FL53 PXM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Sep 2021.

Is FL53 PXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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