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KG53 TEU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 108,572 miles on the clock, averaging 8,498 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 KG53 TEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,498

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,881
Average per year8,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KG53 TEU 11k35k60k84k109k '06'18'12

Check KG53 TEU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,572 miles
Since last MOT+15,881 miles
PASS
Mileage92,691 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,689 miles
Since last MOT+17,743 miles
PASS
Mileage74,946 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
PASS
Mileage65,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage60,835 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,834 miles
Since last MOT+12,040 miles
PASS
Mileage48,794 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,149 miles
PASS
Mileage35,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage29,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage17,837 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,815 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage16,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage10,675 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

RegistrationKG53 TEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKG — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KG53 TEU

What car is KG53 TEU?

KG53 TEU is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KG53 TEU?

The last recorded mileage for KG53 TEU was 108,572 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KG53 TEU passed its MOT?

KG53 TEU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 24 Apr 2018.

Is KG53 TEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KG53 TEU 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 KG53 TEU?

KG53 TEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.