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KN53 PZV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourPurple
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 1200cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 90,429 miles on the clock, averaging 4,199 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 KN53 PZV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,199

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,429 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 PZV 10k30k50k70k90k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage87,654 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage84,861 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage82,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage79,305 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage72,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
PASS
Mileage70,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage67,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage64,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage61,595 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage58,114 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,888 miles
PASS
Mileage55,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage52,441 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,447 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage45,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage42,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage39,934 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage28,281 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage16,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage10,354 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 PZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 PZV

What car is KN53 PZV?

KN53 PZV is a purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 PZV?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 PZV was 90,429 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 PZV passed its MOT?

KN53 PZV has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is KN53 PZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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