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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 75,143 miles on the clock, averaging 5,838 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SE53 DKA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,143 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,838 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | SE53 DKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SE — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SE53 DKA
What car is SE53 DKA?
SE53 DKA is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.
What is the mileage of SE53 DKA?
The last recorded mileage for SE53 DKA was 75,143 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SE53 DKA passed its MOT?
SE53 DKA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2016.
Is SE53 DKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE53 DKA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SE53 DKA?
SE53 DKA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.