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AE53 GZR

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 117,667 miles on the clock, averaging 6,105 miles per year, 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 GZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,667
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,105

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

Below average
Latest reading117,667 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,506
Average per year6,105
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 GZR 30k52k74k96k118k '06'20'13

Check AE53 GZR

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage109,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage101,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,049 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage93,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage87,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage81,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage76,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage71,428 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage67,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage62,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage56,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage51,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage46,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage39,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage30,318 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 GZR
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 GZR

What car is AE53 GZR?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 GZR?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 GZR was 117,667 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 GZR passed its MOT?

AE53 GZR has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is AE53 GZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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