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WR53 CRV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 104,051 miles on the clock, averaging 3,344 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 WR53 CRV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,344

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,051 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 CRV 39k55k72k88k104k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,830 miles
PASS
Mileage102,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,362 miles
PASS
Mileage98,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage95,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage94,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage89,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,651 miles
PASS
Mileage87,242 miles
PASS
Mileage88,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,088 miles
Since last MOT+456 miles
PASS
Mileage84,632 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage83,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage81,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage77,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage75,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage70,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage64,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage56,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage46,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage38,997 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

RegistrationWR53 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 CRV

What car is WR53 CRV?

WR53 CRV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 CRV?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CRV was 104,051 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CRV passed its MOT?

WR53 CRV has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is WR53 CRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR53 CRV 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 WR53 CRV?

WR53 CRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.