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WL53 CWK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourRed
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 1200cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 78,743 miles on the clock, averaging 4,047 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 WL53 CWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,047

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,743 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL53 CWK 36k47k57k68k79k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,606 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage75,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage74,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage72,138 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage69,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage67,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage65,515 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage59,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage51,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage36,048 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

RegistrationWL53 CWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 CWK

What car is WL53 CWK?

WL53 CWK is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 CWK?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 CWK was 78,743 miles, recorded on 22 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 CWK passed its MOT?

WL53 CWK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2017.

Is WL53 CWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 CWK 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 WL53 CWK?

WL53 CWK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.