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AD53 YZT

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 133,525 miles on the clock, averaging 8,543 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 YZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,894
Average per year8,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD53 YZT 37k61k86k110k134k '07'18'12

Check AD53 YZT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage128,631 miles
Since last MOT+15,097 miles
PASS
Mileage113,534 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,709 miles
PASS
Mileage100,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,822 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage84,067 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage74,970 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,149 miles
PASS
Mileage65,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage58,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage53,525 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage45,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage37,485 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 YZT
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 YZT

What car is AD53 YZT?

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

What is the mileage of AD53 YZT?

The last recorded mileage for AD53 YZT was 133,525 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD53 YZT passed its MOT?

AD53 YZT has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is AD53 YZT ULEZ compliant?

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

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