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LT53 UEN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 109,231 miles on the clock, averaging 6,542 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 LT53 UEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,542

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,231 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,680
Average per year6,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 UEN 14k38k62k86k109k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,231 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage105,551 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,546 miles
Since last MOT+14,234 miles
PASS
Mileage91,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage88,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,265 miles
PASS
Mileage80,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage74,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage72,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage71,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage68,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage60,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,521 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage52,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,017 miles
PASS
Mileage45,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage40,119 miles
Since last MOT+846 miles
PASS
Mileage39,273 miles
Since last MOT+14,006 miles
PASS
Mileage25,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,741 miles
PASS
Mileage15,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage14,452 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 UEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 UEN

What car is LT53 UEN?

LT53 UEN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LT53 UEN?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 UEN was 109,231 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 UEN passed its MOT?

LT53 UEN has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Jan 2021.

Is LT53 UEN ULEZ compliant?

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

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