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AJ53 OPX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 100,647 miles on the clock, averaging 5,895 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 OPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,895

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

Below average
Latest reading100,647 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 OPX 29k47k65k83k101k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage92,905 miles
Since last MOT+11,300 miles
PASS
Mileage81,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,605 miles
Since last MOT+11,842 miles
PASS
Mileage69,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,511 miles
PASS
Mileage61,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage56,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage53,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage47,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,521 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage42,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage40,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage38,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage37,203 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage28,939 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 OPX

What car is AJ53 OPX?

AJ53 OPX is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 OPX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OPX was 100,647 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 OPX passed its MOT?

AJ53 OPX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.

Is AJ53 OPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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