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KN53 RAX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 126,057 miles on the clock, averaging 6,535 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 RAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,535

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,707
Average per year6,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 RAX 18k45k72k99k126k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,057 miles
Since last MOT+2,707 miles
PASS
Mileage123,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage120,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage118,740 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage114,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage106,473 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage99,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage90,655 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage83,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,224 miles
PASS
Mileage70,776 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage64,204 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage57,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage42,581 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage24,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage18,346 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 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KN53 RAX

What car is KN53 RAX?

KN53 RAX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KN53 RAX?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 RAX was 126,057 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 RAX passed its MOT?

KN53 RAX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 13 Mar 2023.

Is KN53 RAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN53 RAX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KN53 RAX?

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