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WL53 KNA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Truro, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 164,698 miles on the clock, averaging 8,089 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WL53 KNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,089

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,698 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,089
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WL53 KNA 43k74k104k134k165k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage156,161 miles
Since last MOT+13,934 miles
PASS
Mileage142,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage134,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage127,376 miles
Since last MOT+12,178 miles
PASS
Mileage115,198 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,195 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage108,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage101,530 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage86,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage79,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage73,330 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage64,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,391 miles
PASS
Mileage54,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage43,198 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

RegistrationWL53 KNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WL53 KNA

What car is WL53 KNA?

WL53 KNA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Truro in 2003.

What is the mileage of WL53 KNA?

The last recorded mileage for WL53 KNA was 164,698 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL53 KNA passed its MOT?

WL53 KNA has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.

Is WL53 KNA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL53 KNA 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 WL53 KNA?

WL53 KNA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.