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GY53 EXE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 100,546 miles on the clock, averaging 6,670 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 GY53 EXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,670

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

Below average
Latest reading100,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-844,684
Average per year6,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 EXE 24k43k62k81k101k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,546 miles
PASS
Mileage945,230 miles
Since last MOT+852,455 miles
PASS
Mileage92,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage90,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage88,408 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage82,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,736 miles
PASS
Mileage73,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage66,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage61,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,051 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage49,794 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage40,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage32,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage25,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage24,027 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

RegistrationGY53 EXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 EXE

What car is GY53 EXE?

GY53 EXE is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 EXE?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 EXE was 100,546 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 EXE passed its MOT?

GY53 EXE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2017.

Is GY53 EXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 EXE 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 GY53 EXE?

GY53 EXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.