Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 84,555 miles on the clock, averaging 5,409 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 LD53 FCU
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,409 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LD53 FCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LD — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LD53 FCU
What car is LD53 FCU?
LD53 FCU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.
What is the mileage of LD53 FCU?
The last recorded mileage for LD53 FCU was 84,555 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LD53 FCU passed its MOT?
LD53 FCU has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2018.
Is LD53 FCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 FCU 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 LD53 FCU?
LD53 FCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.