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SD53 HHB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 78,987 miles on the clock, averaging 6,165 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 SD53 HHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,165

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 reading78,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year61
Average per year6,165
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD53 HHB 10k28k45k62k79k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,987 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage63,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage56,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage53,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage48,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage43,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage36,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage30,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,253 miles
PASS
Mileage24,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage16,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage10,482 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 HHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 HHB

What car is SD53 HHB?

SD53 HHB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 HHB?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 HHB was 78,987 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 HHB passed its MOT?

SD53 HHB has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.

Is SD53 HHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 HHB 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 SD53 HHB?

SD53 HHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.