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MW53 HRZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 66,906 miles on the clock, averaging 3,422 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 MW53 HRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,422

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,906 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,422
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW53 HRZ 26k36k46k57k67k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,906 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,819 miles
PASS
Mileage59,000 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,165 miles
PASS
Mileage54,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage52,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage49,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage47,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage44,494 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage41,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage38,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage35,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage32,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage28,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage25,614 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

RegistrationMW53 HRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 HRZ

What car is MW53 HRZ?

MW53 HRZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 HRZ?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 HRZ was 66,906 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 HRZ passed its MOT?

MW53 HRZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2018.

Is MW53 HRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 HRZ 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 MW53 HRZ?

MW53 HRZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.