Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 29,084 miles on the clock, averaging 1,226 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 VHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 29,084 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,874 |
| Average per year | 1,226 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE53 VHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 VHU
What car is AE53 VHU?
AE53 VHU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 VHU?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 VHU was 29,084 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 VHU passed its MOT?
AE53 VHU has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.
Is AE53 VHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 VHU 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 VHU?
AE53 VHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.