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AE53 MLF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 109,871 miles on the clock, averaging 3,811 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 MLF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,811

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 reading109,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,066
Average per year3,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 MLF 35k54k72k91k110k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage108,805 miles
Since last MOT+980 miles
PASS
Mileage107,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage105,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage104,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage103,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage101,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage100,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage98,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage96,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage93,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage92,157 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage90,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage88,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage85,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage81,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage77,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage71,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,299 miles
PASS
Mileage59,288 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,112 miles
PASS
Mileage34,934 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 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 MLF

What car is AE53 MLF?

AE53 MLF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 MLF?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MLF was 109,871 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MLF passed its MOT?

AE53 MLF has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is AE53 MLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 MLF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 MLF?

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