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PK53 CUA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 222,661 miles on the clock, averaging 9,534 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PK53 CUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,534

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,661 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK53 CUA 68k107k146k184k223k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,661 miles
Since last MOT+15,711 miles
PASS
Mileage206,950 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,843 miles
Since last MOT+11,546 miles
PASS
Mileage195,297 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage185,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,049 miles
Since last MOT+12,245 miles
PASS
Mileage172,804 miles
Since last MOT+18,554 miles
PASS
Mileage154,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,250 miles
Since last MOT+17,368 miles
PASS
Mileage136,882 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,449 miles
Since last MOT+15,799 miles
PASS
Mileage120,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,650 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage105,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage101,177 miles
Since last MOT+2,256 miles
PASS
Mileage98,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage96,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage95,309 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage68,470 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

RegistrationPK53 CUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PK53 CUA

What car is PK53 CUA?

PK53 CUA is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PK53 CUA?

The last recorded mileage for PK53 CUA was 222,661 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK53 CUA passed its MOT?

PK53 CUA has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2022.

Is PK53 CUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 CUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PK53 CUA?

PK53 CUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.