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AJ53 AGX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 131,001 miles on the clock, averaging 9,809 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 AJ53 AGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,809

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,001 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,809
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 AGX 24k51k77k104k131k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage124,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage124,631 miles
Since last MOT+10,733 miles
PASS
Mileage113,898 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage102,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,731 miles
Since last MOT+12,854 miles
PASS
Mileage89,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,877 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage77,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage69,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage61,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,544 miles
Since last MOT+10,420 miles
PASS
Mileage42,124 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage32,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage23,869 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 AGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 AGX

What car is AJ53 AGX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 AGX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 AGX was 131,001 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 AGX passed its MOT?

AJ53 AGX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2017.

Is AJ53 AGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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