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BG53 KDN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 136,679 miles on the clock, averaging 6,126 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 BG53 KDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,126

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,679 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 KDN 21k50k79k108k137k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,679 miles
Since last MOT+19,130 miles
PASS
Mileage117,549 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
PASS
Mileage103,912 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage103,905 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage103,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage101,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,595 miles
PASS
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage88,958 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage76,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage70,731 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage65,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage58,558 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage53,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage48,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage43,243 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage36,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage28,206 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage20,722 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

RegistrationBG53 KDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 KDN

What car is BG53 KDN?

BG53 KDN is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 KDN?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 KDN was 136,679 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 KDN passed its MOT?

BG53 KDN has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is BG53 KDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 KDN 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 BG53 KDN?

BG53 KDN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.