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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,731 miles on the clock, averaging 6,876 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 GR53 CVN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,731 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,876 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | GR53 CVN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GR — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GR53 CVN
What car is GR53 CVN?
GR53 CVN is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.
What is the mileage of GR53 CVN?
The last recorded mileage for GR53 CVN was 105,731 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GR53 CVN passed its MOT?
GR53 CVN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.
Is GR53 CVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR53 CVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GR53 CVN?
GR53 CVN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.