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AE53 GZP

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 81,153 miles on the clock, averaging 2,997 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 AE53 GZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,997

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 reading81,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,306
Average per year2,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 GZP 23k38k52k67k81k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage78,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage76,630 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage75,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage74,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage72,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage70,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage68,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage65,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage62,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,071 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage59,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage56,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage52,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage48,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage36,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage31,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage27,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage23,309 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 GZP
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 GZP

What car is AE53 GZP?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 GZP?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 GZP was 81,153 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 GZP passed its MOT?

AE53 GZP has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Dec 2025.

Is AE53 GZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 GZP 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 GZP?

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