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GU53 PWY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 103,066 miles on the clock, averaging 5,932 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 GU53 PWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,932

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,066 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,932
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 PWY 20k40k61k82k103k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage95,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage90,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage86,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,035 miles
PASS
Mileage82,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage77,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage67,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage61,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage55,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage40,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage33,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage19,616 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

RegistrationGU53 PWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 PWY

What car is GU53 PWY?

GU53 PWY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 PWY?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 PWY was 103,066 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 PWY passed its MOT?

GU53 PWY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2020.

Is GU53 PWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 PWY 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 GU53 PWY?

GU53 PWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.