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PF53 FZR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 115,851 miles on the clock, averaging 6,431 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 FZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,431

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 reading115,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 FZR 23k46k70k93k116k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,851 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,079 miles
PASS
Mileage114,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage107,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,880 miles
PASS
Mileage100,531 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,525 miles
Since last MOT+13,821 miles
PASS
Mileage86,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,525 miles
PASS
Mileage74,179 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage68,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage56,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage52,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage46,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage37,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage32,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage28,540 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,474 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage23,305 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 FZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 FZR

What car is PF53 FZR?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 FZR?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 FZR was 115,851 miles, recorded on 10 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 FZR passed its MOT?

PF53 FZR has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2021.

Is PF53 FZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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