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PE53 VXN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 86,228 miles on the clock, averaging 8,129 miles per year, around 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 VXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,129

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,260
Average per year8,129
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 VXN 19k36k53k69k86k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage79,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage63,385 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage54,745 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage50,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage44,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage38,448 miles
Since last MOT+11,870 miles
PASS
Mileage26,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage19,240 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 VXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 VXN

What car is PE53 VXN?

PE53 VXN is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 VXN?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 VXN was 86,228 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 VXN passed its MOT?

PE53 VXN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2014.

Is PE53 VXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 VXN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PE53 VXN?

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