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SK53 JUO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 129,760 miles on the clock, averaging 6,101 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 JUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,101

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,237
Average per year6,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 JUO 34k58k82k106k130k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage128,523 miles
Since last MOT+1,020 miles
PASS
Mileage127,503 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
PASS
Mileage126,545 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage123,602 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage117,029 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage114,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage109,424 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage104,645 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage88,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,531 miles
PASS
Mileage78,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,335 miles
Since last MOT+11,902 miles
PASS
Mileage66,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,851 miles
Since last MOT+12,563 miles
PASS
Mileage43,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,294 miles
PASS
Mileage33,994 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

RegistrationSK53 JUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 JUO

What car is SK53 JUO?

SK53 JUO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 JUO?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 JUO was 129,760 miles, recorded on 26 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 JUO passed its MOT?

SK53 JUO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2022.

Is SK53 JUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 JUO 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 JUO?

SK53 JUO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.