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AJ53 BXV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 166,702 miles on the clock, averaging 9,706 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 BXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,706

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 reading166,702 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,101
Average per year9,706
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BXV 19k56k93k130k167k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage165,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage160,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage154,989 miles
Since last MOT+16,707 miles
PASS
Mileage138,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage130,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage120,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,315 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage109,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,853 miles
PASS
Mileage99,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage89,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,306 miles
PASS
Mileage80,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
PASS
Mileage71,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage64,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage55,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage47,410 miles
Since last MOT+28,810 miles
PASS
Mileage18,600 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 BXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 BXV

What car is AJ53 BXV?

AJ53 BXV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 BXV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BXV was 166,702 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BXV passed its MOT?

AJ53 BXV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2022.

Is AJ53 BXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 BXV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AJ53 BXV?

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