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ND53 OGK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 1390cc has had 37 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 17 (54% pass rate). It has 128,043 miles on the clock, averaging 5,815 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for ND53 OGK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
37
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 17 failed

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

17

MOT failures recorded

Out of 37 tests on record
5,815

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ND53 OGK 17k45k73k100k128k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 37 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,043 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,041 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage121,843 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage111,919 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage107,259 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage102,780 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage96,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,470 miles
PASS
Mileage92,526 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,521 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage92,100 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage85,814 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage80,463 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage71,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage63,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage59,379 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage57,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage51,086 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage48,271 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage36,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,703 miles
Since last MOT+11,029 miles
PASS
Mileage25,674 miles
Since last MOT+16,724 miles
PASS
Mileage8,950 miles
PASS
Mileage17,100 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 OGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeND — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ND53 OGK

What car is ND53 OGK?

ND53 OGK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of ND53 OGK?

The last recorded mileage for ND53 OGK was 128,043 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ND53 OGK passed its MOT?

ND53 OGK has had 37 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (20 passes, 17 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is ND53 OGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ND53 OGK 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 ND53 OGK?

ND53 OGK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.