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MK53 FGA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 115,782 miles on the clock, averaging 9,708 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 MK53 FGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,708

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,645
Average per year9,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FGA 9k35k62k89k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,782 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage102,137 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,089 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage87,923 miles
Since last MOT+14,325 miles
PASS
Mileage73,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage66,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage65,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage63,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,150 miles
PASS
Mileage42,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,010 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage19,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage8,591 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

RegistrationMK53 FGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 FGA

What car is MK53 FGA?

MK53 FGA is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 FGA?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FGA was 115,782 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FGA passed its MOT?

MK53 FGA has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2017.

Is MK53 FGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FGA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MK53 FGA?

MK53 FGA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.