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SA53 WYJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 43,429 miles on the clock, averaging 4,189 miles per year, well 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 WYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,189

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

Low mileage
Latest reading43,429 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 WYJ 1k12k22k33k43k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage39,553 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage35,095 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage30,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,248 miles
Since last MOT+11,045 miles
PASS
Mileage19,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage10,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage7,364 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage2,155 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
PASS
Mileage2,104 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage1,719 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
PASS
Mileage1,414 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 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 WYJ

What car is SA53 WYJ?

SA53 WYJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 WYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 WYJ was 43,429 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 WYJ passed its MOT?

SA53 WYJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2016.

Is SA53 WYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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