Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 108,261 miles on the clock, averaging 7,191 miles per year, 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 KSU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,261 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,112 |
| Average per year | 7,191 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GY53 KSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GY53 KSU
What car is GY53 KSU?
GY53 KSU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.
What is the mileage of GY53 KSU?
The last recorded mileage for GY53 KSU was 108,261 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY53 KSU passed its MOT?
GY53 KSU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2015.
Is GY53 KSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY53 KSU 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 KSU?
GY53 KSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.