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SK53 WHE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 84,727 miles on the clock, averaging 4,572 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 SK53 WHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,572

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,250
Average per year4,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 WHE 21k37k53k69k85k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage82,477 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage79,398 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage76,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage73,755 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage70,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage67,921 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage61,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage56,197 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
PASS
Mileage49,641 miles
PASS
Mileage429,948 miles
Since last MOT+393,832 miles
PASS
Mileage36,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage20,895 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

RegistrationSK53 WHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 WHE

What car is SK53 WHE?

SK53 WHE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 WHE?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 WHE was 84,727 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 WHE passed its MOT?

SK53 WHE has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is SK53 WHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 WHE 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 SK53 WHE?

SK53 WHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.