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GF53 OKJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 125,840 miles on the clock, averaging 7,969 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GF53 OKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,969

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,887
Average per year7,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF53 OKJ 8k38k67k96k126k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,840 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage119,953 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage115,063 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage109,965 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage104,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage98,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,353 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage92,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage85,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,553 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage79,265 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage66,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage58,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,758 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage46,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
PASS
Mileage35,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage25,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,990 miles
PASS
Mileage8,469 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

RegistrationGF53 OKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GF53 OKJ

What car is GF53 OKJ?

GF53 OKJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF53 OKJ?

The last recorded mileage for GF53 OKJ was 125,840 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF53 OKJ passed its MOT?

GF53 OKJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2021.

Is GF53 OKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF53 OKJ 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 GF53 OKJ?

GF53 OKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.