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AJ53 CFZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 89,289 miles on the clock, averaging 3,876 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 CFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,876

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,988
Average per year3,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 CFZ 17k35k53k71k89k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage87,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,118 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage83,953 miles
Since last MOT+984 miles
PASS
Mileage82,969 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,955 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage81,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage78,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,844 miles
PASS
Mileage73,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage68,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage65,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage62,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage58,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage55,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,050 miles
PASS
Mileage52,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage43,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage37,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage31,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage24,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage17,219 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 CFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 CFZ

What car is AJ53 CFZ?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 CFZ?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 CFZ was 89,289 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 CFZ passed its MOT?

AJ53 CFZ has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2025.

Is AJ53 CFZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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