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PF53 MYO

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 13 (55% pass rate). It has 141,096 miles on the clock, averaging 5,151 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 MYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,151

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 reading141,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF53 MYO 57k78k99k120k141k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,096 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage137,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage134,440 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage131,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,590 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,588 miles
PASS
Mileage148,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,243 miles
Since last MOT+23,496 miles
PASS
Mileage124,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage122,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage117,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage114,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage102,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage95,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage82,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage72,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage66,999 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage56,975 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 MYO
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 MYO

What car is PF53 MYO?

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

What is the mileage of PF53 MYO?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 MYO was 141,096 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 MYO passed its MOT?

PF53 MYO has had 29 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (16 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2023.

Is PF53 MYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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