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LR53 UGY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 89,976 miles on the clock, averaging 4,844 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 LR53 UGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,844

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,976 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 UGY 21k38k55k73k90k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage83,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage79,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage70,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage55,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage52,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage49,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage45,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage37,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage31,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage26,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage20,893 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

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

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About LR53 UGY

What car is LR53 UGY?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 UGY?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 UGY was 89,976 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 UGY passed its MOT?

LR53 UGY has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2021.

Is LR53 UGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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