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AF53 AFO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 124,592 miles on the clock, averaging 10,667 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 AF53 AFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,667

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 AFO 34k57k79k102k125k '06'15'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,592 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage120,003 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage116,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,367 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,365 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage109,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,469 miles
PASS
Mileage101,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,838 miles
Since last MOT+13,972 miles
PASS
Mileage87,866 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,707 miles
Since last MOT+18,645 miles
PASS
Mileage69,062 miles
Since last MOT+17,489 miles
PASS
Mileage51,573 miles
Since last MOT+17,521 miles
PASS
Mileage34,052 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

RegistrationAF53 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 AFO

What car is AF53 AFO?

AF53 AFO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 AFO?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 AFO was 124,592 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 AFO passed its MOT?

AF53 AFO has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2015.

Is AF53 AFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 AFO 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 AF53 AFO?

AF53 AFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.