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KN53 WYR

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 119,002 miles on the clock, averaging 5,761 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 WYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,761

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

Below average
Latest reading119,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,055
Average per year5,761
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN53 WYR 30k52k75k97k119k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage113,085 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage106,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage103,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage100,068 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage96,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage87,694 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,624 miles
Since last MOT+10,268 miles
PASS
Mileage77,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage73,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage67,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage60,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage52,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage46,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage38,572 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage30,161 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 WYR
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 WYR

What car is KN53 WYR?

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

What is the mileage of KN53 WYR?

The last recorded mileage for KN53 WYR was 119,002 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN53 WYR passed its MOT?

KN53 WYR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 28 Feb 2022.

Is KN53 WYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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