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YR53 KLD

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 134,220 miles on the clock, averaging 9,679 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 KLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,679

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading134,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,084
Average per year9,679
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 KLD 38k62k86k110k134k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage125,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,232 miles
PASS
Mileage123,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage121,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,016 miles
PASS
Mileage119,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage118,274 miles
Since last MOT+13,717 miles
PASS
Mileage104,557 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,464 miles
Since last MOT+26,141 miles
PASS
Mileage78,323 miles
Since last MOT+23,619 miles
PASS
Mileage54,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage44,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage37,548 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

RegistrationYR53 KLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 KLD

What car is YR53 KLD?

YR53 KLD is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 KLD?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 KLD was 134,220 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 KLD passed its MOT?

YR53 KLD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2017.

Is YR53 KLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 KLD 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 YR53 KLD?

YR53 KLD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.