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LD53 TGX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 89,510 miles on the clock, averaging 4,354 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 LD53 TGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,354

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 reading89,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,783
Average per year4,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 TGX 14k33k52k71k90k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage79,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,094 miles
PASS
Mileage68,633 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage56,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,534 miles
PASS
Mileage45,076 miles
Since last MOT+11,187 miles
PASS
Mileage33,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage29,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,019 miles
PASS
Mileage28,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage25,842 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage25,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage20,713 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage19,782 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage17,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage16,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage13,831 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 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 TGX

What car is LD53 TGX?

LD53 TGX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 TGX?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 TGX was 89,510 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 TGX passed its MOT?

LD53 TGX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2024.

Is LD53 TGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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