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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 102,741 miles on the clock, averaging 4,738 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 AM53 HTK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 102,741 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,216 |
| Average per year | 4,738 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | AM53 HTK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AM — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AM53 HTK
What car is AM53 HTK?
AM53 HTK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AM53 HTK?
The last recorded mileage for AM53 HTK was 102,741 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AM53 HTK passed its MOT?
AM53 HTK has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.
Is AM53 HTK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM53 HTK 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 AM53 HTK?
AM53 HTK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.