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AD53 YYO

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 94,693 miles on the clock, averaging 3,279 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 YYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year159
Average per year3,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 YYO 37k52k66k80k95k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage90,432 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage90,229 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage89,914 miles
Since last MOT+790 miles
PASS
Mileage89,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage88,091 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage83,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,609 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
PASS
Mileage82,888 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage78,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage76,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage72,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage69,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage66,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage62,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage57,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,197 miles
PASS
Mileage54,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage49,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,128 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 YYO
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 YYO

What car is AD53 YYO?

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

What is the mileage of AD53 YYO?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 YYO was 94,693 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 YYO passed its MOT?

AD53 YYO has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2025.

Is AD53 YYO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YYO 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 YYO?

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