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LS53 EOO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 120,664 miles on the clock, averaging 6,155 miles per year, 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 LS53 EOO

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,155

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,170
Average per year6,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 EOO 29k52k75k98k121k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage113,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,494 miles
Since last MOT+12,026 miles
PASS
Mileage101,468 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,462 miles
Since last MOT+11,874 miles
PASS
Mileage89,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,588 miles
Since last MOT+12,987 miles
PASS
Mileage76,601 miles
Since last MOT+13,089 miles
PASS
Mileage63,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage58,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage51,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,747 miles
PASS
Mileage46,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage42,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage38,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage34,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage31,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage29,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,297 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

RegistrationLS53 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 EOO

What car is LS53 EOO?

LS53 EOO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 EOO?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 EOO was 120,664 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 EOO passed its MOT?

LS53 EOO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2021.

Is LS53 EOO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 EOO 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 LS53 EOO?

LS53 EOO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.