Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 125,539 miles on the clock, averaging 10,778 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 LT53 NPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,539 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,145 |
| Average per year | 10,778 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LT53 NPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LT — Stanmore, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LT53 NPZ
What car is LT53 NPZ?
LT53 NPZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.
What is the mileage of LT53 NPZ?
The last recorded mileage for LT53 NPZ was 125,539 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LT53 NPZ passed its MOT?
LT53 NPZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2016.
Is LT53 NPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 NPZ 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 LT53 NPZ?
LT53 NPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.