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SB53 UJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 80,988 miles on the clock, averaging 6,227 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 SB53 UJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,227

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 reading80,988 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,227
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 UJU 18k34k49k65k81k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage74,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage67,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage55,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage49,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage42,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage37,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage30,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage24,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage17,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,970 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 UJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 UJU

What car is SB53 UJU?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 UJU?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 UJU was 80,988 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 UJU passed its MOT?

SB53 UJU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is SB53 UJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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