Vehicle summary
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 132,799 miles on the clock, averaging 8,478 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 MA53 KYX
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,799 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,478 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MA53 KYX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MA53 KYX
What car is MA53 KYX?
MA53 KYX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 KYX?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 KYX was 132,799 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 KYX passed its MOT?
MA53 KYX has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2018.
Is MA53 KYX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 KYX 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 MA53 KYX?
MA53 KYX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.