Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,508 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 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 SL53 NPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,508 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,566 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL53 NPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 NPY
What car is SL53 NPY?
SL53 NPY is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 NPY?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 NPY was 118,508 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 NPY passed its MOT?
SL53 NPY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2023.
Is SL53 NPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 NPY 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 SL53 NPY?
SL53 NPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.