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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 103,515 miles on the clock, averaging 6,951 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 SK53 JKZ
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 | 103,515 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,951 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SK53 JKZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SK — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SK53 JKZ
What car is SK53 JKZ?
SK53 JKZ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SK53 JKZ?
The last recorded mileage for SK53 JKZ was 103,515 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SK53 JKZ passed its MOT?
SK53 JKZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.
Is SK53 JKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 JKZ 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 SK53 JKZ?
SK53 JKZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.