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BV53 KFY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 126,071 miles on the clock, averaging 6,645 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 BV53 KFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,645

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 reading126,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,861
Average per year6,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 KFY 25k51k76k101k126k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage123,210 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,203 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage111,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage103,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage97,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage88,482 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage76,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage70,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage58,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage46,471 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage41,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage37,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage31,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage25,432 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

RegistrationBV53 KFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 KFY

What car is BV53 KFY?

BV53 KFY is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 KFY?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 KFY was 126,071 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 KFY passed its MOT?

BV53 KFY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2021.

Is BV53 KFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 KFY 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 BV53 KFY?

BV53 KFY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.