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GY53 KFU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Brighton, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 57,664 miles on the clock, averaging 1,676 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 GY53 KFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
1,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,664 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY53 KFU 25k33k41k49k58k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,664 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage57,035 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
PASS
Mileage56,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,376 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage55,826 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
PASS
Mileage55,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,500 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage55,023 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage54,497 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage54,159 miles
Since last MOT+543 miles
PASS
Mileage53,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage52,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage49,670 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage48,460 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,458 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
PASS
Mileage48,452 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage47,940 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage46,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage41,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage36,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage31,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage29,014 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage24,940 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

RegistrationGY53 KFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GY53 KFU

What car is GY53 KFU?

GY53 KFU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GY53 KFU?

The last recorded mileage for GY53 KFU was 57,664 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY53 KFU passed its MOT?

GY53 KFU has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is GY53 KFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 KFU 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 GY53 KFU?

GY53 KFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.