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HV53 FZX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 46,445 miles on the clock, averaging 2,063 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 HV53 FZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,063

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 reading46,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,129
Average per year2,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV53 FZX 7k17k27k37k46k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage42,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage37,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage28,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage26,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage25,698 miles
Since last MOT+708 miles
PASS
Mileage24,990 miles
Since last MOT+435 miles
PASS
Mileage24,555 miles
Since last MOT+503 miles
PASS
Mileage24,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage22,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage21,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage19,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage18,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage16,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage14,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage13,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage9,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage7,290 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

RegistrationHV53 FZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HV53 FZX

What car is HV53 FZX?

HV53 FZX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV53 FZX?

The last recorded mileage for HV53 FZX was 46,445 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV53 FZX passed its MOT?

HV53 FZX has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is HV53 FZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV53 FZX 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 HV53 FZX?

HV53 FZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.