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WG53 LYP

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 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 135,833 miles on the clock, averaging 4,508 miles per year, well 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 LYP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,508

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading135,833 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,181
Average per year4,508
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 LYP 47k69k91k114k136k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,181 miles
PASS
Mileage125,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage123,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage120,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage116,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage113,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage108,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage106,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage103,936 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage100,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage97,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage93,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage89,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage82,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage77,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage72,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage69,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage64,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage52,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage46,838 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 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 LYP

What car is WG53 LYP?

WG53 LYP is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 LYP?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 LYP was 135,833 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 LYP passed its MOT?

WG53 LYP has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is WG53 LYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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