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LR53 UNV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 91,642 miles on the clock, averaging 3,871 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 UNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,871

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,754
Average per year3,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 UNV 25k42k59k75k92k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage91,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,754 miles
PASS
Mileage89,888 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage89,047 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage87,944 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,943 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage87,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage85,625 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage84,330 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,327 miles
Since last MOT+2,841 miles
PASS
Mileage81,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage76,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,840 miles
PASS
Mileage73,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage68,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage63,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage58,001 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage53,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage47,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage39,859 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,021 miles
PASS
Mileage31,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage25,427 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 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 UNV

What car is LR53 UNV?

LR53 UNV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 UNV?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 UNV was 91,642 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 UNV passed its MOT?

LR53 UNV has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2023.

Is LR53 UNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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