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AE53 VJJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 88,469 miles on the clock, averaging 4,238 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 VJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,238

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 reading88,469 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,238
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 VJJ 22k39k55k72k88k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,469 miles
Since last MOT+1,146 miles
PASS
Mileage87,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage84,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage82,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage78,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage75,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage71,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
PASS
Mileage68,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage63,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage59,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage51,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage47,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage41,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,182 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage30,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage22,163 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 VJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 VJJ

What car is AE53 VJJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 VJJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 VJJ was 88,469 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 VJJ passed its MOT?

AE53 VJJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2022.

Is AE53 VJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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