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GK53 FXL

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 171,384 miles on the clock, averaging 11,042 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 GK53 FXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,042

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53,266
Average per year11,042
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK53 FXL 20k58k96k134k171k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,384 miles
Since last MOT+53,266 miles
PASS
Mileage118,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,118 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOT+24,876 miles
PASS
Mileage93,238 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage90,367 miles
Since last MOT+12,650 miles
PASS
Mileage77,717 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage71,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage65,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage59,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage58,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage51,766 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage44,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage36,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage28,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage20,250 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

RegistrationGK53 FXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GK53 FXL

What car is GK53 FXL?

GK53 FXL is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GK53 FXL?

The last recorded mileage for GK53 FXL was 171,384 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK53 FXL passed its MOT?

GK53 FXL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2020.

Is GK53 FXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK53 FXL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GK53 FXL?

GK53 FXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.