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SC53 GHG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 123,788 miles on the clock, averaging 6,860 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 SC53 GHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,860

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 reading123,788 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 GHG 41k62k83k103k124k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage117,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage116,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,681 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage110,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage105,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,203 miles
PASS
Mileage101,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage99,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage90,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,326 miles
Since last MOT+10,691 miles
PASS
Mileage79,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage71,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage61,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage50,572 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage41,330 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

RegistrationSC53 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 GHG

What car is SC53 GHG?

SC53 GHG is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 GHG?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 GHG was 123,788 miles, recorded on 25 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 GHG passed its MOT?

SC53 GHG has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2018.

Is SC53 GHG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 GHG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SC53 GHG?

SC53 GHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.