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AF53 AMV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 134,540 miles on the clock, averaging 10,072 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 AMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,072

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 reading134,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 AMV 32k58k83k109k135k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage130,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,482 miles
PASS
Mileage128,693 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,688 miles
Since last MOT+11,887 miles
PASS
Mileage116,801 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage110,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage99,482 miles
Since last MOT+17,090 miles
PASS
Mileage82,392 miles
Since last MOT+15,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage56,165 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,035 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage44,018 miles
Since last MOT+11,980 miles
PASS
Mileage32,038 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,035 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 AMV
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 AMV

What car is AF53 AMV?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 AMV?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 AMV was 134,540 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 AMV passed its MOT?

AF53 AMV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.

Is AF53 AMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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