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 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 89,206 miles on the clock, averaging 5,901 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 MW53 RPU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,032 |
| Average per year | 5,901 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | MW53 RPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 RPU
What car is MW53 RPU?
MW53 RPU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 RPU?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 RPU was 89,206 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 RPU passed its MOT?
MW53 RPU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2017.
Is MW53 RPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 RPU 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 RPU?
MW53 RPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.