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PE53 FRX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 117,734 miles on the clock, averaging 6,529 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 PE53 FRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,529

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,112
Average per year6,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 FRX 20k45k69k93k118k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,734 miles
Since last MOT+1,112 miles
PASS
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage113,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage110,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage107,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,899 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,026 miles
PASS
Mileage95,871 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,312 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage82,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage77,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,524 miles
Since last MOT+13,917 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage56,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage48,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage40,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage33,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage26,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage20,342 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 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 FRX

What car is PE53 FRX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 FRX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 FRX was 117,734 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 FRX passed its MOT?

PE53 FRX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2021.

Is PE53 FRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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