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AF53 ASZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 46,914 miles on the clock, averaging 3,346 miles per year, well 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 ASZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,346

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,914 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,346
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 ASZ 16k24k31k39k47k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage44,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,055 miles
PASS
Mileage42,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage38,522 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage31,453 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage28,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage20,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage16,010 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 ASZ
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 ASZ

What car is AF53 ASZ?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 ASZ?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 ASZ was 46,914 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 ASZ passed its MOT?

AF53 ASZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2016.

Is AF53 ASZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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