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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 90,173 miles on the clock, averaging 7,767 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 URM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 90,173 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,767 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 URM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PK — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PK53 URM
What car is PK53 URM?
PK53 URM is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PK53 URM?
The last recorded mileage for PK53 URM was 90,173 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PK53 URM passed its MOT?
PK53 URM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2015.
Is PK53 URM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK53 URM 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 URM?
PK53 URM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.