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PX53 VBE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 110,207 miles on the clock, averaging 8,094 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 PX53 VBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,094

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading110,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,586
Average per year8,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX53 VBE 26k47k68k89k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage106,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage99,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage91,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage72,147 miles
Since last MOT+16,683 miles
PASS
Mileage55,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,464 miles
Since last MOT+18,272 miles
PASS
Mileage37,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage31,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage25,577 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

RegistrationPX53 VBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PX53 VBE

What car is PX53 VBE?

PX53 VBE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX53 VBE?

The last recorded mileage for PX53 VBE was 110,207 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX53 VBE passed its MOT?

PX53 VBE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2017.

Is PX53 VBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX53 VBE 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 PX53 VBE?

PX53 VBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.