Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 116,757 miles on the clock, averaging 7,051 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 ML53 EFP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,586 |
| Average per year | 7,051 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML53 EFP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 EFP
What car is ML53 EFP?
ML53 EFP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 EFP?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 EFP was 116,757 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 EFP passed its MOT?
ML53 EFP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2020.
Is ML53 EFP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 EFP 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 ML53 EFP?
ML53 EFP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.