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VF53 DFC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 91,803 miles on the clock, averaging 8,506 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 VF53 DFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,506

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,803 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF53 DFC 16k35k54k73k92k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,803 miles
Since last MOT+15,987 miles
PASS
Mileage75,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage71,614 miles
Since last MOT+9,565 miles
PASS
Mileage62,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage51,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage45,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage39,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,246 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage29,587 miles
Since last MOT+13,915 miles
PASS
Mileage15,672 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

RegistrationVF53 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VF53 DFC

What car is VF53 DFC?

VF53 DFC is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VF53 DFC?

The last recorded mileage for VF53 DFC was 91,803 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF53 DFC passed its MOT?

VF53 DFC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2016.

Is VF53 DFC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF53 DFC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VF53 DFC?

VF53 DFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.