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 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 35,696 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for RY53 KYV
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Full MOT Test History 1 test on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Brake pad and disc wear:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY53 KYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RY53 KYV
What car is RY53 KYV?
RY53 KYV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RY53 KYV?
The last recorded mileage for RY53 KYV was 35,696 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2007 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY53 KYV passed its MOT?
RY53 KYV has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2007.
Is RY53 KYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 KYV 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 RY53 KYV?
RY53 KYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.