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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 73,963 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 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 SO53 BSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,963 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,669 |
| Average per year | 6,520 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SO53 BSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BSU
What car is SO53 BSU?
SO53 BSU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 BSU?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BSU was 73,963 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BSU passed its MOT?
SO53 BSU has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2014.
Is SO53 BSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BSU 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 SO53 BSU?
SO53 BSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.