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LD53 SDY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 124,170 miles on the clock, averaging 7,755 miles per year, around 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 SDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,755

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,170 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 SDY 14k42k69k97k124k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage121,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage118,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage113,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage107,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage100,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage93,071 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage84,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,228 miles
PASS
Mileage67,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage58,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,190 miles
PASS
Mileage45,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage25,632 miles
Since last MOT+11,383 miles
PASS
Mileage14,249 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

RegistrationLD53 SDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 SDY

What car is LD53 SDY?

LD53 SDY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 SDY?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 SDY was 124,170 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 SDY passed its MOT?

LD53 SDY has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.

Is LD53 SDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 SDY 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 SDY?

LD53 SDY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.