Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 110,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,379 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 AD53 VFV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 110,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,415 |
| Average per year | 7,379 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD53 VFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VFV
What car is AD53 VFV?
AD53 VFV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VFV?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VFV was 110,555 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VFV passed its MOT?
AD53 VFV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2018.
Is AD53 VFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VFV 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 VFV?
AD53 VFV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.