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SY53 VOJ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 66,169 miles on the clock, averaging 5,055 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 VOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,055

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

Below average
Latest reading66,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,055
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 VOJ 20k32k43k55k66k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,169 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage60,960 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage55,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage48,888 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage45,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage36,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage30,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage24,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage20,096 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 VOJ
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 VOJ

What car is SY53 VOJ?

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

What is the mileage of SY53 VOJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 VOJ was 66,169 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 VOJ passed its MOT?

SY53 VOJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2015.

Is SY53 VOJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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