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WF53 KLZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 99,703 miles on the clock, averaging 7,152 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 WF53 KLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF53 KLZ 14k35k57k78k100k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,703 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage96,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage87,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage82,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage78,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage70,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,877 miles
PASS
Mileage59,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,068 miles
PASS
Mileage50,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage42,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage33,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage30,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage21,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage13,647 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

RegistrationWF53 KLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WF53 KLZ

What car is WF53 KLZ?

WF53 KLZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1200cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WF53 KLZ?

The last recorded mileage for WF53 KLZ was 99,703 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF53 KLZ passed its MOT?

WF53 KLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2018.

Is WF53 KLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF53 KLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF53 KLZ?

WF53 KLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.