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EO53 VKV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 56,807 miles on the clock, averaging 2,263 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 VKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,263

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

Low mileage
Latest reading56,807 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,697
Average per year2,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 VKV 14k25k35k46k57k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage55,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage53,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage51,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage49,756 miles
Since last MOT+699 miles
PASS
Mileage49,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage47,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage45,593 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage43,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage41,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage39,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage37,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage35,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage33,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage30,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage27,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage24,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage21,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage17,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage13,825 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 VKV

What car is EO53 VKV?

EO53 VKV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 VKV?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 VKV was 56,807 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 VKV passed its MOT?

EO53 VKV has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is EO53 VKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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