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AE53 AOG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 97,085 miles on the clock, averaging 8,045 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 AE53 AOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
8,045

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,045
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 AOG 21k40k59k78k97k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,085 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage92,418 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,413 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage83,659 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage74,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage66,821 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage57,159 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage48,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage43,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,485 miles
PASS
Mileage32,849 miles
Since last MOT+11,932 miles
PASS
Mileage20,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,917 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

RegistrationAE53 AOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 AOG

What car is AE53 AOG?

AE53 AOG is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 AOG?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 AOG was 97,085 miles, recorded on 6 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 AOG passed its MOT?

AE53 AOG has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2016.

Is AE53 AOG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 AOG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 AOG?

AE53 AOG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.