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AE53 HHN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 67,533 miles on the clock, averaging 2,798 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 HHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,798

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,659
Average per year2,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 HHN 26k36k47k57k68k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,533 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage65,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage63,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage58,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage52,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage49,983 miles
PASS
Mileage96,805 miles
Since last MOT+48,206 miles
PASS
Mileage48,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,887 miles
PASS
Mileage45,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage43,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage41,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,746 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage36,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage35,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,099 miles
PASS
Mileage32,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,212 miles
PASS
Mileage25,868 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 HHN
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 HHN

What car is AE53 HHN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 HHN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HHN was 67,533 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HHN passed its MOT?

AE53 HHN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2021.

Is AE53 HHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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