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ST53 CZX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 59,164 miles on the clock, averaging 2,140 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 ST53 CZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,164 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year2,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST53 CZX 19k29k39k49k59k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,164 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage54,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage49,414 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage45,263 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,253 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
PASS
Mileage45,164 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
PASS
Mileage44,719 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage43,957 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage42,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
PASS
Mileage41,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage40,200 miles
Since last MOT+1,596 miles
PASS
Mileage38,604 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage36,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage34,725 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage32,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage30,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage28,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage25,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage22,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage19,339 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

RegistrationST53 CZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 CZX

What car is ST53 CZX?

ST53 CZX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 CZX?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 CZX was 59,164 miles, recorded on 9 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 CZX passed its MOT?

ST53 CZX has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2025.

Is ST53 CZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 CZX 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 ST53 CZX?

ST53 CZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.