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MJ53 MKC

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 62,533 miles on the clock, averaging 2,685 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 MJ53 MKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,685

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year885
Average per year2,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 MKC 12k24k37k50k63k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,533 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage61,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,088 miles
PASS
Mileage56,560 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage53,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage51,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage49,400 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,354 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage47,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage44,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage42,250 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage39,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage36,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage34,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage31,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage29,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage27,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage22,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage19,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage17,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage11,808 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

RegistrationMJ53 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 MKC

What car is MJ53 MKC?

MJ53 MKC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 MKC?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 MKC was 62,533 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 MKC passed its MOT?

MJ53 MKC has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is MJ53 MKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 MKC 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 MJ53 MKC?

MJ53 MKC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.