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KX53 CWR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 125,233 miles on the clock, averaging 5,365 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 KX53 CWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,365

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 reading125,233 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 CWR 24k50k75k100k125k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,582 miles
PASS
Mileage120,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage116,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage111,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage107,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage102,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage98,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage94,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage90,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage88,207 miles
Since last MOT+10,110 miles
PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,381 miles
PASS
Mileage65,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,716 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage48,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage42,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage33,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage30,541 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage27,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage24,450 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

RegistrationKX53 CWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KX53 CWR

What car is KX53 CWR?

KX53 CWR is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KX53 CWR?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 CWR was 125,233 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 CWR passed its MOT?

KX53 CWR has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2025.

Is KX53 CWR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX53 CWR 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 KX53 CWR?

KX53 CWR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.