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LX53 BVP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 22 and failing 6 (79% pass rate). It has 66,365 miles on the clock, averaging 2,668 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 LX53 BVP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
66,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
22 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,668

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 reading66,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,920
Average per year2,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 BVP 13k26k40k53k66k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage61,445 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage55,541 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,531 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage54,748 miles
Since last MOT+697 miles
PASS
Mileage54,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage53,043 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage53,037 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage52,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,965 miles
Since last MOT+864 miles
PASS
Mileage52,101 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage50,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage47,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage44,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage41,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage38,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage34,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage31,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage28,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage25,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage21,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage17,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage12,992 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

RegistrationLX53 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 BVP

What car is LX53 BVP?

LX53 BVP is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 BVP?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 BVP was 66,365 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 BVP passed its MOT?

LX53 BVP has had 28 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (22 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2026.

Is LX53 BVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 BVP 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 LX53 BVP?

LX53 BVP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.