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YY53 EYV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Beverley, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 104,698 miles on the clock, averaging 5,728 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 YY53 EYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,728

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 reading104,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,757
Average per year5,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 EYV 30k49k67k86k105k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage101,941 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,483 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage99,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage98,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage87,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage84,484 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage81,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage78,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage76,079 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage67,097 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,990 miles
Since last MOT+12,949 miles
PASS
Mileage54,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage47,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,494 miles
PASS
Mileage39,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage30,189 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

RegistrationYY53 EYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 EYV

What car is YY53 EYV?

YY53 EYV is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YY53 EYV?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 EYV was 104,698 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 EYV passed its MOT?

YY53 EYV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2019.

Is YY53 EYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY53 EYV 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 YY53 EYV?

YY53 EYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.