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SB53 DZF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 90,432 miles on the clock, averaging 4,496 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 SB53 DZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,432
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,496

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 reading90,432 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 DZF 47k58k69k80k90k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage85,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage83,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage81,492 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage77,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,366 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage73,637 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage70,080 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage64,289 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,281 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage55,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage55,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage47,023 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

RegistrationSB53 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 DZF

What car is SB53 DZF?

SB53 DZF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 DZF?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 DZF was 90,432 miles, recorded on 25 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 DZF passed its MOT?

SB53 DZF has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2016.

Is SB53 DZF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 DZF 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 SB53 DZF?

SB53 DZF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.