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WF53 CJY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 119,018 miles on the clock, averaging 6,534 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WF53 CJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,534

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 reading119,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 CJY 27k50k73k96k119k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,018 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage111,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage109,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage107,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage105,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage99,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage93,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage84,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage77,179 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage69,309 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage60,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage51,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage42,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage35,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage26,712 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 CJY

What car is WF53 CJY?

WF53 CJY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 CJY?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 CJY was 119,018 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 CJY passed its MOT?

WF53 CJY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2020.

Is WF53 CJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 CJY 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 WF53 CJY?

WF53 CJY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.