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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 141,133 miles on the clock, averaging 8,070 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 TPZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 141,133 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,070 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | SM53 TPZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 TPZ
What car is SM53 TPZ?
SM53 TPZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 TPZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 TPZ was 141,133 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 TPZ passed its MOT?
SM53 TPZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2021.
Is SM53 TPZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 TPZ 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 SM53 TPZ?
SM53 TPZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.