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LG53 WZD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 68,046 miles on the clock, averaging 3,446 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 LG53 WZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,446

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,359
Average per year3,446
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG53 WZD 19k32k44k56k68k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage66,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage64,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage62,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage60,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage58,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage54,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage50,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage47,241 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage43,720 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage39,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage35,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage30,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage24,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage19,393 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 WZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LG53 WZD

What car is LG53 WZD?

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

What is the mileage of LG53 WZD?

The last recorded mileage for LG53 WZD was 68,046 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG53 WZD passed its MOT?

LG53 WZD has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.

Is LG53 WZD ULEZ compliant?

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

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