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VA53 LTX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 91,969 miles on the clock, averaging 3,610 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 VA53 LTX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,610

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,902
Average per year3,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 LTX 21k39k56k74k92k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage90,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage86,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage85,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,172 miles
PASS
Mileage84,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage81,615 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage79,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage75,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage70,961 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage62,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage59,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,600 miles
PASS
Mileage56,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage51,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage41,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,101 miles
PASS
Mileage29,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage21,008 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

RegistrationVA53 LTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 LTX

What car is VA53 LTX?

VA53 LTX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA53 LTX?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 LTX was 91,969 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 LTX passed its MOT?

VA53 LTX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2026.

Is VA53 LTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 LTX 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 VA53 LTX?

VA53 LTX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.