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WR53 CXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 71,539 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WR53 CXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,519

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,743
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 CXM 25k37k49k60k72k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,539 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage63,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage62,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,375 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage62,355 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage62,317 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage61,198 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
PASS
Mileage61,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage51,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage46,185 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage43,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage41,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage33,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,480 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 CXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WR53 CXM

What car is WR53 CXM?

WR53 CXM is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WR53 CXM?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 CXM was 71,539 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 CXM passed its MOT?

WR53 CXM has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2019.

Is WR53 CXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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