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AE53 RHF

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 102,692 miles on the clock, averaging 4,594 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 RHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,692
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,594

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 reading102,692 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,224
Average per year4,594
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 RHF 45k59k74k88k103k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage100,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage96,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,371 miles
PASS
Mileage92,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage89,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage79,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage75,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage71,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,555 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage67,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage61,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage52,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage44,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,789 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 RHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 RHF

What car is AE53 RHF?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 RHF?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 RHF was 102,692 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 RHF passed its MOT?

AE53 RHF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2019.

Is AE53 RHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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