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PE53 FHA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 79,894 miles on the clock, averaging 3,455 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 PE53 FHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,455

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,894 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,574
Average per year3,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 FHA 18k33k49k64k80k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage76,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage70,372 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage69,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage68,234 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage66,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage64,904 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage64,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,042 miles
PASS
Mileage61,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage59,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage57,611 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,453 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage55,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,594 miles
PASS
Mileage54,213 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,210 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage52,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage44,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage33,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage25,138 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage17,892 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

RegistrationPE53 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 FHA

What car is PE53 FHA?

PE53 FHA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 FHA?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FHA was 79,894 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FHA passed its MOT?

PE53 FHA has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2024.

Is PE53 FHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 FHA 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 PE53 FHA?

PE53 FHA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.