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WV53 PZZ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 113,193 miles on the clock, averaging 7,340 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 PZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,340

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 PZZ 14k39k64k88k113k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage108,384 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage97,166 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage77,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,417 miles
PASS
Mileage66,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,702 miles
PASS
Mileage54,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage50,963 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage45,480 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage38,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage29,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,854 miles
PASS
Mileage23,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,676 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage14,365 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 PZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 PZZ

What car is WV53 PZZ?

WV53 PZZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 PZZ?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 PZZ was 113,193 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 PZZ passed its MOT?

WV53 PZZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.

Is WV53 PZZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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