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KX53 YCF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 129,331 miles on the clock, averaging 7,941 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 KX53 YCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,941

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 reading129,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX53 YCF 50k70k90k109k129k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,331 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,328 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage126,316 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage121,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,594 miles
PASS
Mileage115,965 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage107,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,143 miles
Since last MOT+11,092 miles
PASS
Mileage96,051 miles
Since last MOT+13,618 miles
PASS
Mileage82,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage70,421 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage61,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage49,694 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 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
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 YCF

What car is KX53 YCF?

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

What is the mileage of KX53 YCF?

The last recorded mileage for KX53 YCF was 129,331 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX53 YCF passed its MOT?

KX53 YCF has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2016.

Is KX53 YCF ULEZ compliant?

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

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