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LN53 TVT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 192,671 miles on the clock, averaging 11,420 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LN53 TVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,420

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading192,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,737
Average per year11,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN53 TVT 41k79k117k155k193k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage192,671 miles
Since last MOT+23,737 miles
PASS
Mileage168,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,934 miles
Since last MOT+22,642 miles
PASS
Mileage146,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,292 miles
Since last MOT+10,473 miles
PASS
Mileage135,819 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,801 miles
Since last MOT+11,793 miles
PASS
Mileage124,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,595 miles
PASS
Mileage118,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage112,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,657 miles
PASS
Mileage101,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage93,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,246 miles
PASS
Mileage80,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage70,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,789 miles
PASS
Mileage61,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage44,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage41,123 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LN53 TVT

What car is LN53 TVT?

LN53 TVT is an white Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LN53 TVT?

The last recorded mileage for LN53 TVT was 192,671 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN53 TVT passed its MOT?

LN53 TVT has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 Sep 2019.

Is LN53 TVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN53 TVT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LN53 TVT?

LN53 TVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.