Vehicle summary
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 68,969 miles on the clock, averaging 6,274 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 OPR
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 68,969 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,274 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ53 OPR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 OPR
What car is AJ53 OPR?
AJ53 OPR is an white Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AJ53 OPR?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OPR was 68,969 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 OPR passed its MOT?
AJ53 OPR has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2012.
Is AJ53 OPR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 OPR 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 OPR?
AJ53 OPR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.