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LT53 VXY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 122,722 miles on the clock, averaging 9,894 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 VXY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,894

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year9,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT53 VXY 53k71k88k105k123k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,722 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage116,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage110,513 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,117 miles
PASS
Mileage107,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage101,202 miles
Since last MOT+17,334 miles
PASS
Mileage83,868 miles
Since last MOT+13,649 miles
PASS
Mileage70,219 miles
Since last MOT+16,783 miles
PASS
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,435 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 VXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LT53 VXY

What car is LT53 VXY?

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

What is the mileage of LT53 VXY?

The last recorded mileage for LT53 VXY was 122,722 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT53 VXY passed its MOT?

LT53 VXY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2013.

Is LT53 VXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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