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LS53 SVN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 118,309 miles on the clock, averaging 9,436 miles per year, above 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 SVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,309
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,436

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,309 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,436
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 SVN 20k44k69k94k118k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage110,018 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage105,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage98,868 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage90,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage83,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage73,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,076 miles
PASS
Mileage63,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage45,808 miles
Since last MOT+25,950 miles
PASS
Mileage19,858 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

RegistrationLS53 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 SVN

What car is LS53 SVN?

LS53 SVN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 SVN was 118,309 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 SVN passed its MOT?

LS53 SVN has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is LS53 SVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 SVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LS53 SVN?

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