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FL53 WPA

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 90,382 miles on the clock, averaging 3,990 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 WPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,382
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
10

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,382 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 WPA 19k37k54k72k90k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage86,829 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,758 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage83,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage79,116 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,114 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage71,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage65,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage62,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,884 miles
PASS
Mileage60,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage53,503 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage52,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage44,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage37,779 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage30,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage25,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage19,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,362 miles
PASS
Mileage18,604 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 WPA
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 WPA

What car is FL53 WPA?

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

What is the mileage of FL53 WPA?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 WPA was 90,382 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 WPA passed its MOT?

FL53 WPA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2025.

Is FL53 WPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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