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AK53 JXJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,362 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 AK53 JXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK53 JXJ 20k46k71k96k121k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,317 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,315 miles
Since last MOT+15,472 miles
PASS
Mileage105,843 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage93,690 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,685 miles
Since last MOT+13,632 miles
PASS
Mileage80,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,071 miles
PASS
Mileage65,982 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage56,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,681 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,096 miles
PASS
Mileage46,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage40,821 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage38,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,280 miles
PASS
Mileage35,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage32,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage29,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage25,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage20,304 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

RegistrationAK53 JXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AK53 JXJ

What car is AK53 JXJ?

AK53 JXJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AK53 JXJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK53 JXJ was 121,317 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK53 JXJ passed its MOT?

AK53 JXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2020.

Is AK53 JXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 JXJ 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 AK53 JXJ?

AK53 JXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.