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LT53 NRL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 46,302 miles on the clock, averaging 4,435 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 LT53 NRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,435

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,694
Average per year4,435
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT53 NRL 11k20k29k37k46k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage41,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage36,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage31,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,602 miles
PASS
Mileage29,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage24,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage20,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage15,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage10,928 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

RegistrationLT53 NRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 NRL

What car is LT53 NRL?

LT53 NRL is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 NRL?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 NRL was 46,302 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 NRL passed its MOT?

LT53 NRL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.

Is LT53 NRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT53 NRL 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 NRL?

LT53 NRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.