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 1198cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 93,411 miles on the clock, averaging 7,404 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 PK53 URJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 93,411 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,479 |
| Average per year | 7,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | PK53 URJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PK — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PK53 URJ
What car is PK53 URJ?
PK53 URJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PK53 URJ?
The last recorded mileage for PK53 URJ was 93,411 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PK53 URJ passed its MOT?
PK53 URJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Feb 2016.
Is PK53 URJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 URJ 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 PK53 URJ?
PK53 URJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.