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PF53 EHD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 91,201 miles on the clock, averaging 5,759 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 EHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,759

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 reading91,201 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 EHD 25k41k58k75k91k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage88,730 miles
Since last MOT+36,491 miles
PASS
Mileage52,239 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage75,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,078 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage58,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage42,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage38,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage28,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage24,634 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 EHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 EHD

What car is PF53 EHD?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 EHD?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 EHD was 91,201 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 EHD passed its MOT?

PF53 EHD has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is PF53 EHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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