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YY53 HGF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 130,032 miles on the clock, averaging 7,943 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 YY53 HGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,943

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,899
Average per year7,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY53 HGF 27k53k79k104k130k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage127,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,133 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage121,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage118,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage111,952 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage106,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage98,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage95,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,845 miles
Since last MOT+23,578 miles
PASS
Mileage72,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,267 miles
Since last MOT+12,058 miles
PASS
Mileage60,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage52,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage41,722 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,686 miles
PASS
Mileage34,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage27,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,492 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 HGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YY53 HGF

What car is YY53 HGF?

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

What is the mileage of YY53 HGF?

The last recorded mileage for YY53 HGF was 130,032 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY53 HGF passed its MOT?

YY53 HGF has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.

Is YY53 HGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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