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GF53 GZU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 60,600 miles on the clock, averaging 9,821 miles per year, above 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 GZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
9,821

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading60,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,980
Average per year9,821
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF53 GZU 31k38k46k53k61k '07'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage52,620 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,922 miles
Since last MOT+12,929 miles
PASS
Mileage30,993 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,992 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 GZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 GZU

What car is GF53 GZU?

GF53 GZU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 GZU?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 GZU was 60,600 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 GZU passed its MOT?

GF53 GZU has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2010.

Is GF53 GZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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