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AD53 UYG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 60,266 miles on the clock, averaging 2,599 miles per year, well 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 AD53 UYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,599

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year158
Average per year2,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 UYG 15k26k38k49k60k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,266 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage53,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage45,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage40,953 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage35,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,222 miles
PASS
Mileage31,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage28,274 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage27,861 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage27,209 miles
Since last MOT+345 miles
PASS
Mileage26,864 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,860 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,034 miles
PASS
Mileage25,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage23,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage22,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage18,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage16,080 miles
Since last MOT+1,267 miles
PASS
Mileage14,813 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

RegistrationAD53 UYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AD53 UYG

What car is AD53 UYG?

AD53 UYG is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD53 UYG?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 UYG was 60,266 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 UYG passed its MOT?

AD53 UYG has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2024.

Is AD53 UYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 UYG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD53 UYG?

AD53 UYG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.