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CK53 SXD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 128,935 miles on the clock, averaging 9,181 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CK53 SXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,864
Average per year9,181
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CK53 SXD 16k44k73k101k129k '06'19'12

Check CK53 SXD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,935 miles
Since last MOT+12,864 miles
PASS
Mileage116,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,897 miles
PASS
Mileage102,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,851 miles
PASS
Mileage91,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage83,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage76,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
PASS
Mileage55,317 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,239 miles
PASS
Mileage45,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,077 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage33,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,265 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage23,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage16,143 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

RegistrationCK53 SXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CK53 SXD

What car is CK53 SXD?

CK53 SXD is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CK53 SXD?

The last recorded mileage for CK53 SXD was 128,935 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK53 SXD passed its MOT?

CK53 SXD has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2019.

Is CK53 SXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK53 SXD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CK53 SXD?

CK53 SXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.