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SA53 WVP

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,906 miles on the clock, averaging 7,016 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 WVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,016

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,906 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 WVP 39k59k79k98k118k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage113,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,845 miles
PASS
Mileage102,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,288 miles
PASS
Mileage89,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage79,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage72,330 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage67,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage63,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage56,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage50,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage39,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,378 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 WVP
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 WVP

What car is SA53 WVP?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 WVP?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 WVP was 117,906 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 WVP passed its MOT?

SA53 WVP has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2018.

Is SA53 WVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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