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KN53 OVH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 123,478 miles on the clock, averaging 6,074 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 KN53 OVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,074

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,932
Average per year6,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 OVH 31k54k77k100k123k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
PASS
Mileage113,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,786 miles
PASS
Mileage107,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,759 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage103,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage97,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,196 miles
PASS
Mileage86,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage75,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage69,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage63,954 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage56,932 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage47,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage31,326 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

RegistrationKN53 OVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 OVH

What car is KN53 OVH?

KN53 OVH is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 OVH?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 OVH was 123,478 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 OVH passed its MOT?

KN53 OVH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Nov 2021.

Is KN53 OVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 OVH 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 KN53 OVH?

KN53 OVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.