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YB53 LNH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 LNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,957

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 reading82,239 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 LNH 16k32k49k66k82k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,513 miles
PASS
Mileage70,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage66,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage58,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage51,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage44,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage36,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage30,052 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage22,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage15,859 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

RegistrationYB53 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 LNH

What car is YB53 LNH?

YB53 LNH is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

Has YB53 LNH passed its MOT?

YB53 LNH has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2017.

Is YB53 LNH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 LNH 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 YB53 LNH?

YB53 LNH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.