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WR53 NYU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 121,858 miles on the clock, averaging 7,859 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 NYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,859

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,859
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR53 NYU 17k43k69k96k122k '06'20'13

Check WR53 NYU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,858 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage116,340 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage110,993 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage103,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage94,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,713 miles
PASS
Mileage85,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,600 miles
PASS
Mileage77,498 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage67,826 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,822 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
PASS
Mileage55,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage52,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,059 miles
PASS
Mileage45,223 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage35,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,009 miles
PASS
Mileage26,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage16,999 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 NYU
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 NYU

What car is WR53 NYU?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 NYU?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 NYU was 121,858 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 NYU passed its MOT?

WR53 NYU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is WR53 NYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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