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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 134,657 miles on the clock, averaging 8,690 miles per year, around 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 AO53 AAN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 134,657 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,209 |
| Average per year | 8,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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:
Timing chain tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO53 AAN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AO53 AAN
What car is AO53 AAN?
AO53 AAN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO53 AAN?
The last recorded mileage for AO53 AAN was 134,657 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO53 AAN passed its MOT?
AO53 AAN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2019.
Is AO53 AAN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 AAN 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 AO53 AAN?
AO53 AAN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.