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LR53 BWW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 101,167 miles on the clock, averaging 8,722 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 LR53 BWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,722

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 reading101,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year8,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 BWW 21k41k61k81k101k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,167 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage101,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,153 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage101,147 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,087 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage89,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,202 miles
Since last MOT+13,023 miles
PASS
Mileage76,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,179 miles
Since last MOT+13,891 miles
PASS
Mileage62,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,288 miles
Since last MOT+15,616 miles
PASS
Mileage46,672 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage34,248 miles
Since last MOT+13,028 miles
PASS
Mileage21,220 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

RegistrationLR53 BWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 BWW

What car is LR53 BWW?

LR53 BWW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 BWW?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 BWW was 101,167 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 BWW passed its MOT?

LR53 BWW has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2015.

Is LR53 BWW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 BWW 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 LR53 BWW?

LR53 BWW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.