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LC53 LHY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 99,135 miles on the clock, averaging 5,477 miles per year, 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 LC53 LHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,135
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
5,477

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,551
Average per year5,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 LHY 18k38k59k79k99k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage93,584 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage88,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage83,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage78,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage74,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage67,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage60,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage56,551 miles
FAIL
Mileage456,472 miles
Since last MOT+402,515 miles
PASS
Mileage53,957 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage45,492 miles
Since last MOT+10,108 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,532 miles
PASS
Mileage24,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage22,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage18,010 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

RegistrationLC53 LHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 LHY

What car is LC53 LHY?

LC53 LHY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LC53 LHY?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 LHY was 99,135 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 LHY passed its MOT?

LC53 LHY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.

Is LC53 LHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC53 LHY 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 LC53 LHY?

LC53 LHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.