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LG53 TYH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 152,402 miles on the clock, averaging 7,630 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 LG53 TYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,630

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 reading152,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,034
Average per year7,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 TYH 16k50k84k118k152k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage147,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage144,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage140,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage135,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage129,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage121,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage112,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage103,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,096 miles
Since last MOT+13,854 miles
PASS
Mileage89,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,242 miles
Since last MOT+13,957 miles
PASS
Mileage75,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,080 miles
PASS
Mileage65,205 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage56,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage51,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage44,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage35,140 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage21,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage16,403 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

RegistrationLG53 TYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 TYH

What car is LG53 TYH?

LG53 TYH is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG53 TYH?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 TYH was 152,402 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 TYH passed its MOT?

LG53 TYH has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2024.

Is LG53 TYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG53 TYH 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 LG53 TYH?

LG53 TYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.