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GV53 ANP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 126,019 miles on the clock, averaging 5,358 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 ANP

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,358

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,364
Average per year5,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 ANP 28k52k77k101k126k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage122,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage120,170 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage117,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage114,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage110,496 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage106,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage100,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage95,378 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage88,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage73,114 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage65,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage54,816 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
PASS
Mileage54,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage50,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,452 miles
PASS
Mileage38,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,940 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage27,926 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ANP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 ANP

What car is GV53 ANP?

GV53 ANP is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 ANP?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 ANP was 126,019 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 ANP passed its MOT?

GV53 ANP has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.

Is GV53 ANP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 ANP 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 GV53 ANP?

GV53 ANP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.