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VO53 YZH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 173,846 miles on the clock, averaging 10,064 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VO53 YZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,064

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year157,106
Average per year10,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 YZH 39k73k107k140k174k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage173,846 miles
Since last MOT+157,106 miles
PASS
Mileage16,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,740 miles
PASS
Mileage155,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
PASS
Mileage145,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage144,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage138,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,380 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage129,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,290 miles
Since last MOT+10,463 miles
PASS
Mileage118,827 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage116,646 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage103,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage92,877 miles
Since last MOT+13,302 miles
PASS
Mileage79,575 miles
Since last MOT+13,809 miles
PASS
Mileage65,766 miles
Since last MOT+12,974 miles
PASS
Mileage52,792 miles
Since last MOT+13,582 miles
PASS
Mileage39,210 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

RegistrationVO53 YZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 YZH

What car is VO53 YZH?

VO53 YZH is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 YZH?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 YZH was 173,846 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 YZH passed its MOT?

VO53 YZH has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2020.

Is VO53 YZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 YZH 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 VO53 YZH?

VO53 YZH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.