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RJ53 KCN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 158,016 miles on the clock, averaging 8,168 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 RJ53 KCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,168

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,580
Average per year8,168
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 KCN 52k78k105k131k158k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,580 miles
PASS
Mileage152,436 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage147,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage139,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage133,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage127,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage122,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage114,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage105,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage97,290 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage88,171 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage66,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,233 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage51,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,888 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

RegistrationRJ53 KCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 KCN

What car is RJ53 KCN?

RJ53 KCN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 KCN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 KCN was 158,016 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 KCN passed its MOT?

RJ53 KCN has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2019.

Is RJ53 KCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 KCN 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 RJ53 KCN?

RJ53 KCN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.