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WG53 FFJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 123,032 miles on the clock, averaging 6,425 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 WG53 FFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,425

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,017
Average per year6,425
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG53 FFJ 14k41k68k96k123k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage118,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,019 miles
PASS
Mileage111,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage105,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage94,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage88,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage83,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage77,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage72,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage65,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage60,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage53,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage45,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage36,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage28,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage20,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,192 miles
PASS
Mileage13,685 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

RegistrationWG53 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 FFJ

What car is WG53 FFJ?

WG53 FFJ is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 FFJ?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 FFJ was 123,032 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 FFJ passed its MOT?

WG53 FFJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 9 Nov 2023.

Is WG53 FFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 FFJ 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 WG53 FFJ?

WG53 FFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.