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LB53 FPY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 70,448 miles on the clock, averaging 4,784 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 LB53 FPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,784

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year259
Average per year4,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 FPY 11k26k41k56k70k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,448 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
PASS
Mileage70,189 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,188 miles
Since last MOT+544 miles
PASS
Mileage69,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage67,975 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage67,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage57,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage49,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage40,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage36,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage29,424 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,422 miles
Since last MOT+18,147 miles
PASS
Mileage11,275 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

RegistrationLB53 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 FPY

What car is LB53 FPY?

LB53 FPY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 FPY?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 FPY was 70,448 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 FPY passed its MOT?

LB53 FPY has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.

Is LB53 FPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 FPY 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 LB53 FPY?

LB53 FPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.