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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 129,593 miles on the clock, averaging 12,302 miles per year, above 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 VLM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,593 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,377 |
| Average per year | 12,302 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 VLM |
| 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 VLM
What car is AE53 VLM?
AE53 VLM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 VLM?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 VLM was 129,593 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 VLM passed its MOT?
AE53 VLM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2016.
Is AE53 VLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 VLM 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 VLM?
AE53 VLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.