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SB53 EXZ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 62,832 miles on the clock, averaging 2,826 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 EXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year2,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 EXZ 21k31k42k52k63k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,832 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,785 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
PASS
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,632 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage61,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,980 miles
Since last MOT+890 miles
PASS
Mileage61,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage58,393 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,388 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage55,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage51,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage48,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage46,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage43,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage41,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage36,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage33,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage29,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage25,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage20,894 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 EXZ
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 EXZ

What car is SB53 EXZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 EXZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 EXZ was 62,832 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 EXZ passed its MOT?

SB53 EXZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2021.

Is SB53 EXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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