2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · KN53 RAX
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 126,057 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN53 RAX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2023
- 126,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN53 RAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (KN53 RAX) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KN53 RAX Mileage History
- 14/03/2022123,350 mi
- 13/03/2023126,057 mi+2,707 mi
Average of roughly 2,715 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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