Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 130,812 miles on the clock, averaging 8,501 miles per year, around 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 YYU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,812 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,140 |
| Average per year | 8,501 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 YYU |
| 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 YYU
What car is AD53 YYU?
AD53 YYU is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AD53 YYU?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 YYU was 130,812 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 YYU passed its MOT?
AD53 YYU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2017.
Is AD53 YYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 YYU 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 YYU?
AD53 YYU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.