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AJ53 BKX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 34,096 miles on the clock, averaging 2,453 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 AJ53 BKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,096 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,453
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 BKX 11k17k22k28k34k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage30,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage27,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage24,139 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage20,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage18,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage16,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage14,496 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage12,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage10,784 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 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 BKX

What car is AJ53 BKX?

AJ53 BKX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 BKX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BKX was 34,096 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BKX passed its MOT?

AJ53 BKX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2016.

Is AJ53 BKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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