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VO53 YZK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 104,837 miles on the clock, averaging 6,279 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 VO53 YZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,279

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 reading104,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year6,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 YZK 20k41k63k84k105k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,837 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,816 miles
Since last MOT+13,002 miles
PASS
Mileage91,814 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage87,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage83,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,986 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage76,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,805 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
PASS
Mileage76,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage74,213 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage72,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage68,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage61,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage53,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage37,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,358 miles
PASS
Mileage29,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
Mileage20,374 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

RegistrationVO53 YZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 YZK

What car is VO53 YZK?

VO53 YZK is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 YZK?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 YZK was 104,837 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 YZK passed its MOT?

VO53 YZK has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2020.

Is VO53 YZK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 YZK 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 VO53 YZK?

VO53 YZK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.