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AF53 UZP

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 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 82,388 miles on the clock, averaging 4,361 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 UZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,361

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,388 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 UZP 8k26k45k64k82k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage75,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage71,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage67,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage61,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage51,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage47,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage44,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage37,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage30,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage27,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage24,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage22,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage19,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage16,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage14,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage11,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage7,797 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 UZP
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 UZP

What car is AF53 UZP?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 UZP?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 UZP was 82,388 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 UZP passed its MOT?

AF53 UZP has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2023.

Is AF53 UZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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