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WG53 KCN

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 97,426 miles on the clock, averaging 5,172 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 WG53 KCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,172

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 reading97,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,274
Average per year5,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 KCN 19k39k58k78k97k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,274 miles
PASS
Mileage94,152 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage91,926 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage88,698 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage85,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage82,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage78,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage75,031 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,030 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage69,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage62,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,830 miles
PASS
Mileage53,165 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,527 miles
PASS
Mileage39,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage33,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage26,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage19,361 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

RegistrationWG53 KCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 KCN

What car is WG53 KCN?

WG53 KCN is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 KCN?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 KCN was 97,426 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 KCN passed its MOT?

WG53 KCN has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 20 Dec 2021.

Is WG53 KCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 KCN 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 WG53 KCN?

WG53 KCN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.