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WV53 PZW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 1200cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 117,045 miles on the clock, averaging 7,013 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 WV53 PZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,013

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 reading117,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 PZW 50k67k83k100k117k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,045 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage114,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage107,130 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage101,215 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage95,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage89,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage81,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage71,968 miles
Since last MOT+953 miles
PASS
Mileage71,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage60,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,814 miles
PASS
Mileage49,805 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

RegistrationWV53 PZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 PZW

What car is WV53 PZW?

WV53 PZW is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 PZW?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 PZW was 117,045 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 PZW passed its MOT?

WV53 PZW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2015.

Is WV53 PZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 PZW 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 WV53 PZW?

WV53 PZW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.