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AE53 HXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 98,415 miles on the clock, averaging 5,392 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 HXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 HXM 28k46k63k81k98k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,415 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage94,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage91,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage86,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage81,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage77,343 miles
Since last MOT+11,823 miles
PASS
Mileage65,520 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage57,052 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage52,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage47,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage43,880 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage35,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage28,240 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 HXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 HXM

What car is AE53 HXM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 HXM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 HXM was 98,415 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 HXM passed its MOT?

AE53 HXM has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2019.

Is AE53 HXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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