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GY53 NTL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 94,239 miles on the clock, averaging 4,772 miles per year, well 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 NTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,772

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

Low mileage
Latest reading94,239 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year4,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 NTL 27k44k61k77k94k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,239 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,192 miles
Since last MOT+15,843 miles
PASS
Mileage78,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage68,374 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,369 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,847 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
PASS
Mileage57,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage53,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage49,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage46,327 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage43,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage40,579 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage35,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage31,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage27,016 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 NTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 NTL

What car is GY53 NTL?

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

What is the mileage of GY53 NTL?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 NTL was 94,239 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 NTL passed its MOT?

GY53 NTL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is GY53 NTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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