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SH53 JXE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 106,704 miles on the clock, averaging 7,270 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 SH53 JXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,365
Average per year7,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 JXE 21k42k64k85k107k '06'18'13

Check SH53 JXE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage102,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage100,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage97,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,766 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage92,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,411 miles
PASS
Mileage88,762 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage71,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage63,025 miles
Since last MOT+17,186 miles
PASS
Mileage45,839 miles
Since last MOT+17,199 miles
PASS
Mileage28,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,125 miles
PASS
Mileage20,515 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

RegistrationSH53 JXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 JXE

What car is SH53 JXE?

SH53 JXE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 JXE?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 JXE was 106,704 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 JXE passed its MOT?

SH53 JXE has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2018.

Is SH53 JXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 JXE 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 SH53 JXE?

SH53 JXE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.