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LX53 BKO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 11 (50% pass rate). It has 105,178 miles on the clock, averaging 6,129 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 LX53 BKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,129

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,107
Average per year6,129
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 BKO 24k44k64k85k105k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage100,071 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,063 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage93,074 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,065 miles
Since last MOT+15,881 miles
PASS
Mileage77,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage72,051 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage60,596 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage53,145 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage48,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage45,041 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage37,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage30,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage23,789 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

RegistrationLX53 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 BKO

What car is LX53 BKO?

LX53 BKO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 BKO?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 BKO was 105,178 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 BKO passed its MOT?

LX53 BKO has had 22 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (11 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2019.

Is LX53 BKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 BKO 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 LX53 BKO?

LX53 BKO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.