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SA53 WVO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 102,716 miles on the clock, averaging 5,287 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 SA53 WVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,287

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 reading102,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,660
Average per year5,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 WVO 16k38k59k81k103k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,716 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage91,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage87,249 miles
Since last MOT+770 miles
PASS
Mileage86,479 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,465 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage74,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage66,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage64,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage51,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage47,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage42,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage38,166 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage34,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,339 miles
PASS
Mileage30,032 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage25,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,173 miles
PASS
Mileage20,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage15,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,825 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

RegistrationSA53 WVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 WVO

What car is SA53 WVO?

SA53 WVO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 WVO?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 WVO was 102,716 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 WVO passed its MOT?

SA53 WVO has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2023.

Is SA53 WVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 WVO 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 SA53 WVO?

SA53 WVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.