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LR53 UNE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 133,964 miles on the clock, averaging 8,415 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 UNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,415

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 reading133,964 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR53 UNE 28k54k81k107k134k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage124,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage117,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,560 miles
PASS
Mileage106,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
PASS
Mileage98,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage90,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage87,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,885 miles
PASS
Mileage76,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage67,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage52,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage45,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage39,097 miles
Since last MOT+11,382 miles
PASS
Mileage27,715 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 UNE
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 UNE

What car is LR53 UNE?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 UNE?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 UNE was 133,964 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 UNE passed its MOT?

LR53 UNE has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2019.

Is LR53 UNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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