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LG53 WKA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 86,495 miles on the clock, averaging 6,686 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 LG53 WKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,686

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,142
Average per year6,686
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG53 WKA 22k38k54k70k86k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage80,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage64,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage59,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage52,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage44,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage40,605 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage34,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,874 miles
PASS
Mileage27,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage21,864 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 WKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 WKA

What car is LG53 WKA?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 WKA?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 WKA was 86,495 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 WKA passed its MOT?

LG53 WKA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is LG53 WKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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