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AF53 AHN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 87,821 miles on the clock, averaging 5,028 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 AHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,028

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

Below average
Latest reading87,821 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 AHN 19k36k54k71k88k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage74,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage67,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage65,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage61,943 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,941 miles
Since last MOT+44,649 miles
PASS
Mileage17,292 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage53,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage48,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage45,034 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage42,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage37,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage29,930 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage19,319 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 AHN
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 AHN

What car is AF53 AHN?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 AHN?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 AHN was 87,821 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 AHN passed its MOT?

AF53 AHN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2019.

Is AF53 AHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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