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GV53 NCC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 88,109 miles on the clock, averaging 4,756 miles per year, well 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 GV53 NCC

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,756

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,109 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,188
Average per year4,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 NCC 33k47k61k74k88k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage85,921 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage80,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage75,834 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage68,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage63,058 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage63,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage61,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage58,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,364 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage53,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage43,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,474 miles
PASS
Mileage32,940 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

RegistrationGV53 NCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 NCC

What car is GV53 NCC?

GV53 NCC is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 NCC?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 NCC was 88,109 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 NCC passed its MOT?

GV53 NCC has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2018.

Is GV53 NCC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 NCC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV53 NCC?

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