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AJ53 OWH

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 131,819 miles on the clock, averaging 6,589 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 OWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,819
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,589

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 reading131,819 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,339
Average per year6,589
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 OWH 31k56k82k107k132k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage126,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage120,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage112,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage109,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage105,683 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,681 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage102,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage96,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage81,214 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage73,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,718 miles
PASS
Mileage65,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage58,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage49,391 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage39,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage31,181 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 OWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 OWH

What car is AJ53 OWH?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 OWH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OWH was 131,819 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 OWH passed its MOT?

AJ53 OWH has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2022.

Is AJ53 OWH ULEZ compliant?

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

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