Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 88,453 miles on the clock, averaging 7,275 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 GP53 BTE
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,453 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,275 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GP53 BTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GP53 BTE
What car is GP53 BTE?
GP53 BTE is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GP53 BTE?
The last recorded mileage for GP53 BTE was 88,453 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP53 BTE passed its MOT?
GP53 BTE has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2015.
Is GP53 BTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 BTE 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 GP53 BTE?
GP53 BTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.