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GP53 EHH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 139,159 miles on the clock, averaging 6,010 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 EHH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,010

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 reading139,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 EHH 23k52k81k110k139k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,159 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,249 miles
PASS
Mileage128,907 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage125,402 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage124,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage118,206 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage112,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage106,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage102,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage97,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage90,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage84,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage76,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,175 miles
PASS
Mileage69,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage63,391 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,389 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage57,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage51,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage45,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage38,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage30,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage22,970 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

RegistrationGP53 EHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GP53 EHH

What car is GP53 EHH?

GP53 EHH is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP53 EHH?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 EHH was 139,159 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 EHH passed its MOT?

GP53 EHH has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is GP53 EHH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP53 EHH 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 EHH?

GP53 EHH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.