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AE53 VHH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 112,578 miles on the clock, averaging 6,838 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 VHH

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,838

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

Below average
Latest reading112,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,064
Average per year6,838
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VHH 25k47k69k91k113k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,578 miles
Since last MOT+14,064 miles
PASS
Mileage98,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage96,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage93,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage86,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage79,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage72,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage58,367 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,359 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage49,359 miles
Since last MOT+10,998 miles
PASS
Mileage38,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage25,067 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 VHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 VHH

What car is AE53 VHH?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VHH?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VHH was 112,578 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VHH passed its MOT?

AE53 VHH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2019.

Is AE53 VHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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