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PE53 VVX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 68,091 miles on the clock, averaging 4,424 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 VVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,424

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,952
Average per year4,424
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 VVX 11k25k40k54k68k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage64,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage60,243 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage55,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage51,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage49,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage45,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage41,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage35,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage30,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage24,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage18,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage14,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage10,951 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 VVX

What car is PE53 VVX?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 VVX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 VVX was 68,091 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 VVX passed its MOT?

PE53 VVX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2019.

Is PE53 VVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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