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EO53 KAJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 82,269 miles on the clock, averaging 3,890 miles per year, well 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 EO53 KAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,890

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,269 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 KAJ 11k29k47k64k82k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage74,721 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage66,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage64,075 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage59,463 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage50,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage47,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage45,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage40,917 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage39,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage37,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage35,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage30,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,534 miles
PASS
Mileage19,011 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage15,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage10,978 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

RegistrationEO53 KAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 KAJ

What car is EO53 KAJ?

EO53 KAJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 KAJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 KAJ was 82,269 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 KAJ passed its MOT?

EO53 KAJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2024.

Is EO53 KAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 KAJ 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 EO53 KAJ?

EO53 KAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.