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SY53 EHB

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 98,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,624 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 SY53 EHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,624

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,535 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 EHB 32k49k65k82k99k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage84,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage76,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage69,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage57,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage47,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage43,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage40,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage36,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage32,210 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

RegistrationSY53 EHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 EHB

What car is SY53 EHB?

SY53 EHB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 EHB?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 EHB was 98,535 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 EHB passed its MOT?

SY53 EHB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2016.

Is SY53 EHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 EHB 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 SY53 EHB?

SY53 EHB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.