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AF53 ASU

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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 106,218 miles on the clock, averaging 8,916 miles per year, around 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 ASU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,916

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,218 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 ASU 18k40k62k84k106k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage103,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage100,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage94,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,093 miles
PASS
Mileage82,766 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,549 miles
Since last MOT+14,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,159 miles
Since last MOT+12,194 miles
PASS
Mileage55,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,928 miles
PASS
Mileage43,037 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,036 miles
Since last MOT+19,534 miles
PASS
Mileage23,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage20,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage17,596 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 ASU
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 ASU

What car is AF53 ASU?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 ASU?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 ASU was 106,218 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 ASU passed its MOT?

AF53 ASU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.

Is AF53 ASU ULEZ compliant?

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

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