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AE53 MPX

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 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 100,841 miles on the clock, averaging 6,914 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 MPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,914

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 reading100,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,045
Average per year6,914
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 MPX 40k55k70k86k101k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage83,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage78,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage70,479 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage69,190 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage59,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,629 miles
PASS
Mileage49,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage40,403 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
PASS
Mileage40,053 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,983 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 MPX
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 MPX

What car is AE53 MPX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 MPX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 MPX was 100,841 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 MPX passed its MOT?

AE53 MPX has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2015.

Is AE53 MPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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