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WF53 DVL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 129,069 miles on the clock, averaging 7,142 miles per year, below 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 DVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,069
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
7,142

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 reading129,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,350
Average per year7,142
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF53 DVL 30k55k80k104k129k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage123,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage117,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage110,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,802 miles
PASS
Mileage102,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage94,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage85,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,619 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage72,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage64,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,306 miles
PASS
Mileage55,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage48,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage40,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage34,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage30,183 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 DVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 DVL

What car is WF53 DVL?

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

What is the mileage of WF53 DVL?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 DVL was 129,069 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 DVL passed its MOT?

WF53 DVL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2020.

Is WF53 DVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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