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AF53 AHK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 114,108 miles on the clock, averaging 5,321 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 AF53 AHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,321

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,321
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 AHK 34k54k74k94k114k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,108 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage110,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,570 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,526 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage106,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage102,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage98,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage93,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage88,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage83,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage78,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage73,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage68,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage60,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage54,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage48,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage41,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage33,731 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 AHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 AHK

What car is AF53 AHK?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 AHK?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 AHK was 114,108 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 AHK passed its MOT?

AF53 AHK has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2022.

Is AF53 AHK ULEZ compliant?

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

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