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LD53 KJU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 64,307 miles on the clock, averaging 3,832 miles per year, well 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 LD53 KJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,832

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,995
Average per year3,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD53 KJU 7k22k36k50k64k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage53,312 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage43,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage36,791 miles
Since last MOT+1,836 miles
PASS
Mileage34,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage32,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage29,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage24,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,523 miles
PASS
Mileage20,806 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage18,544 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage16,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage14,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage11,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage9,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,397 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

RegistrationLD53 KJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LD53 KJU

What car is LD53 KJU?

LD53 KJU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LD53 KJU?

The last recorded mileage for LD53 KJU was 64,307 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD53 KJU passed its MOT?

LD53 KJU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2021.

Is LD53 KJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD53 KJU 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 LD53 KJU?

LD53 KJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.