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GP53 FVO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 138,125 miles on the clock, averaging 6,304 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 FVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,078
Average per year6,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP53 FVO 37k63k88k113k138k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage126,047 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage121,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage119,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage117,300 miles
Since last MOT+14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage103,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage97,970 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage94,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,990 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage92,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage89,263 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage83,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage79,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage73,296 miles
Since last MOT+12,302 miles
PASS
Mileage60,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,114 miles
PASS
Mileage46,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage37,425 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 FVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 FVO

What car is GP53 FVO?

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

What is the mileage of GP53 FVO?

The last recorded mileage for GP53 FVO was 138,125 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP53 FVO passed its MOT?

GP53 FVO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.

Is GP53 FVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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