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PF53 ATX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 84,880 miles on the clock, averaging 5,152 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 PF53 ATX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year5,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 ATX 12k30k49k67k85k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,880 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,836 miles
Since last MOT+497 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,339 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,829 miles
Since last MOT+11,595 miles
PASS
Mileage72,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,980 miles
PASS
Mileage56,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage47,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage45,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage43,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage40,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage36,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage31,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage28,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage25,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage22,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage20,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage16,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage12,264 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

RegistrationPF53 ATX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 ATX

What car is PF53 ATX?

PF53 ATX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF53 ATX?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 ATX was 84,880 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 ATX passed its MOT?

PF53 ATX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2020.

Is PF53 ATX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 ATX 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 PF53 ATX?

PF53 ATX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.