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WR53 UNU

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 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 112,300 miles on the clock, averaging 5,180 miles per year, 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 UNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,180

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

Below average
Latest reading112,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,718
Average per year5,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR53 UNU 16k40k64k88k112k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage109,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage107,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage103,263 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage100,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,667 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage94,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage89,204 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage85,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage80,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage73,568 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage67,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage62,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage49,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage42,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage37,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage32,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage26,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage21,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage15,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,819 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 UNU
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 UNU

What car is WR53 UNU?

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

What is the mileage of WR53 UNU?

The last recorded mileage for WR53 UNU was 112,300 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR53 UNU passed its MOT?

WR53 UNU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2025.

Is WR53 UNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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