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YS53 UHY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 102,227 miles on the clock, averaging 7,934 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 UHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,934

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,227 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,974
Average per year7,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 UHY 41k57k72k87k102k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage100,253 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage93,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage89,812 miles
Since last MOT+11,293 miles
PASS
Mileage78,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,654 miles
PASS
Mileage68,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,865 miles
Since last MOT+15,623 miles
PASS
Mileage53,242 miles
Since last MOT+11,538 miles
PASS
Mileage41,704 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,441 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

RegistrationYS53 UHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 UHY

What car is YS53 UHY?

YS53 UHY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 UHY?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 UHY was 102,227 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 UHY passed its MOT?

YS53 UHY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2014.

Is YS53 UHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 UHY 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 YS53 UHY?

YS53 UHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.