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WR53 GRK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 167,580 miles on the clock, averaging 8,362 miles per year, around 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 GRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,362

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,580 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,672
Average per year8,362
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 GRK 25k60k96k132k168k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage161,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage156,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage151,414 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage145,095 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage136,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage127,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage119,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
PASS
Mileage111,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,045 miles
PASS
Mileage103,277 miles
Since last MOT+12,413 miles
PASS
Mileage90,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage80,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
PASS
Mileage71,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,567 miles
PASS
Mileage61,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,609 miles
PASS
Mileage49,356 miles
Since last MOT+13,052 miles
PASS
Mileage36,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage30,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage24,766 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 GRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 GRK

What car is WR53 GRK?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 GRK?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 GRK was 167,580 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 GRK passed its MOT?

WR53 GRK has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2023.

Is WR53 GRK ULEZ compliant?

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

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