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WF53 DUA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 146,070 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 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 WF53 DUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,907
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 DUA 30k59k88k117k146k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage138,163 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage127,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,886 miles
PASS
Mileage124,282 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage113,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage106,730 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage92,764 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage83,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,443 miles
PASS
Mileage73,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage65,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,708 miles
PASS
Mileage53,546 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
PASS
Mileage39,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage29,816 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

RegistrationWF53 DUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 DUA

What car is WF53 DUA?

WF53 DUA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 DUA?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 DUA was 146,070 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 DUA passed its MOT?

WF53 DUA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 Apr 2020.

Is WF53 DUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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