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FL53 UWX

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 79,246 miles on the clock, averaging 6,789 miles per year, 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 UWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,789

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,246 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,789
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 UWX 18k33k49k64k79k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,246 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage73,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage67,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage57,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage48,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage42,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage30,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,605 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage24,602 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage18,170 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 UWX
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 UWX

What car is FL53 UWX?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 UWX?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 UWX was 79,246 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 UWX passed its MOT?

FL53 UWX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2015.

Is FL53 UWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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