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WF53 DUY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 172,812 miles on the clock, averaging 8,383 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 DUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,383

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year8,383
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 DUY 38k72k105k139k173k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,812 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage164,391 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,942 miles
PASS
Mileage151,444 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage150,557 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage147,752 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,327 miles
PASS
Mileage138,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage126,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,844 miles
PASS
Mileage115,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage108,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage99,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,362 miles
Since last MOT+15,237 miles
PASS
Mileage69,125 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,122 miles
Since last MOT+14,976 miles
PASS
Mileage54,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage46,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage37,921 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 DUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 DUY

What car is WF53 DUY?

WF53 DUY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 DUY?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 DUY was 172,812 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 DUY passed its MOT?

WF53 DUY has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2022.

Is WF53 DUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 DUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF53 DUY?

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