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GF53 FNT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 128,144 miles on the clock, averaging 6,178 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 GF53 FNT

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,178

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 reading128,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 FNT 28k53k78k103k128k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,144 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage124,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage121,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage119,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,208 miles
PASS
Mileage116,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage114,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage112,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage103,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,434 miles
PASS
Mileage91,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,769 miles
PASS
Mileage82,533 miles
Since last MOT+11,813 miles
PASS
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,720 miles
Since last MOT+12,498 miles
PASS
Mileage58,222 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage46,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage36,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
PASS
Mileage27,500 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

RegistrationGF53 FNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 FNT

What car is GF53 FNT?

GF53 FNT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 FNT?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 FNT was 128,144 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 FNT passed its MOT?

GF53 FNT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2023.

Is GF53 FNT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 FNT 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 GF53 FNT?

GF53 FNT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.