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YR53 PCZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 103,318 miles on the clock, averaging 5,823 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 YR53 PCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,823

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,318 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,823
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR53 PCZ 21k41k62k83k103k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage95,017 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage86,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage82,049 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage75,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage60,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage55,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,006 miles
PASS
Mileage51,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage47,753 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage36,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage28,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage20,693 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

RegistrationYR53 PCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 PCZ

What car is YR53 PCZ?

YR53 PCZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 PCZ?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 PCZ was 103,318 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 PCZ passed its MOT?

YR53 PCZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is YR53 PCZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 PCZ 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 YR53 PCZ?

YR53 PCZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.