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DF53 GKP

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 95,524 miles on the clock, averaging 6,334 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 DF53 GKP

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,334

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 reading95,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,462
Average per year6,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 GKP 12k33k54k75k96k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage91,062 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage83,907 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage76,016 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage69,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,569 miles
PASS
Mileage63,098 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage42,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage37,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage31,519 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage24,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage18,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage13,824 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage12,055 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

RegistrationDF53 GKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 GKP

What car is DF53 GKP?

DF53 GKP is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 GKP?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 GKP was 95,524 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 GKP passed its MOT?

DF53 GKP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2020.

Is DF53 GKP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 GKP 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 DF53 GKP?

DF53 GKP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.