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FL53 UXD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 UXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,840

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading80,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,218
Average per year7,840
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL53 UXD 33k45k57k69k80k '06'12'09

Check FL53 UXD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage80,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage73,076 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage66,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage58,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage49,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage42,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,692 miles
PASS
Mileage33,325 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 UXD
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 UXD

What car is FL53 UXD?

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

Has FL53 UXD passed its MOT?

FL53 UXD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.

Is FL53 UXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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