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LC53 LWW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 49,016 miles on the clock, averaging 2,297 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 LC53 LWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,297

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 reading49,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year499
Average per year2,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC53 LWW 6k16k27k38k49k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,016 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage48,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,517 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage47,618 miles
Since last MOT+917 miles
PASS
Mileage46,701 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage45,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage38,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage34,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage31,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage29,335 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage27,884 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage26,844 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage24,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,327 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage20,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage18,939 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage15,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage11,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,563 miles
PASS
Mileage10,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage8,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage5,520 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 LWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LC53 LWW

What car is LC53 LWW?

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

What is the mileage of LC53 LWW?

The last recorded mileage for LC53 LWW was 49,016 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC53 LWW passed its MOT?

LC53 LWW has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is LC53 LWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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