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KN53 OVR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 97,135 miles on the clock, averaging 5,902 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 OVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,902

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 reading97,135 miles
Reading date
Miles last year218
Average per year5,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 OVR 27k44k62k80k97k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,135 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage90,145 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,144 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage89,470 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
PASS
Mileage86,812 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,811 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage77,579 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage73,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
PASS
Mileage70,804 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage66,881 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage56,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage46,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,083 miles
PASS
Mileage33,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage26,880 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 OVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 OVR

What car is KN53 OVR?

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

What is the mileage of KN53 OVR?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 OVR was 97,135 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 OVR passed its MOT?

KN53 OVR has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2018.

Is KN53 OVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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