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AJ53 AEA

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 91,098 miles on the clock, averaging 5,847 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 AJ53 AEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,847

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,098 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,868
Average per year5,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 AEA 30k45k61k76k91k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage88,230 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage88,210 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage81,640 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage72,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,651 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,782 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage50,455 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,373 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage39,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage30,161 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

RegistrationAJ53 AEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 AEA

What car is AJ53 AEA?

AJ53 AEA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 AEA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 AEA was 91,098 miles, recorded on 15 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 AEA passed its MOT?

AJ53 AEA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2017.

Is AJ53 AEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 AEA 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 AJ53 AEA?

AJ53 AEA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.