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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 97,005 miles on the clock, averaging 6,668 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 VFW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,668 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 VFW |
| 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 VFW
What car is AD53 VFW?
AD53 VFW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 VFW?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VFW was 97,005 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VFW passed its MOT?
AD53 VFW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.
Is AD53 VFW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VFW 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 VFW?
AD53 VFW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.