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KV53 VDO

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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 135,143 miles on the clock, averaging 8,980 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for KV53 VDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,980

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,143 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,671
Average per year8,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 VDO 17k47k76k106k135k '06'19'16

Check KV53 VDO

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage128,472 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,272 miles
PASS
Mileage116,721 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,406 miles
PASS
Mileage106,306 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage95,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage88,445 miles
Since last MOT+14,779 miles
PASS
Mileage73,666 miles
Since last MOT+25,649 miles
PASS
Mileage48,017 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage38,646 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage27,712 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage23,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage21,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage17,207 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

RegistrationKV53 VDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 VDO

What car is KV53 VDO?

KV53 VDO is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 VDO?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 VDO was 135,143 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 VDO passed its MOT?

KV53 VDO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2019.

Is KV53 VDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 VDO 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 KV53 VDO?

KV53 VDO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.