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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 125,528 miles on the clock, averaging 8,053 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 SW53 WAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,528 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,053 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | SW53 WAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 WAE
What car is SW53 WAE?
SW53 WAE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 WAE?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 WAE was 125,528 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 WAE passed its MOT?
SW53 WAE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2019.
Is SW53 WAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 WAE 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 SW53 WAE?
SW53 WAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.