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LR53 UNG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 126,377 miles on the clock, averaging 7,454 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 UNG

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,454

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 UNG 22k48k74k100k126k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,377 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage121,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage113,678 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,651 miles
Since last MOT+12,531 miles
PASS
Mileage101,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,120 miles
Since last MOT+13,390 miles
PASS
Mileage87,730 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage84,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage82,207 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,206 miles
Since last MOT+868 miles
PASS
Mileage81,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,518 miles
PASS
Mileage68,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,820 miles
Since last MOT+12,832 miles
PASS
Mileage55,988 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,973 miles
Since last MOT+14,206 miles
PASS
Mileage41,767 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage32,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage29,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage22,498 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 UNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 UNG

What car is LR53 UNG?

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

What is the mileage of LR53 UNG?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 UNG was 126,377 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 UNG passed its MOT?

LR53 UNG has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is LR53 UNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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