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AO53 EWE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 130,647 miles on the clock, averaging 11,499 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 EWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,499

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,580
Average per year11,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 EWE 39k62k85k108k131k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,647 miles
Since last MOT+13,580 miles
PASS
Mileage117,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,067 miles
Since last MOT+24,594 miles
PASS
Mileage92,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,473 miles
Since last MOT+16,510 miles
PASS
Mileage75,963 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage68,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,578 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage60,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage52,003 miles
Since last MOT+12,342 miles
PASS
Mileage39,661 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage39,652 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,714 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

RegistrationAO53 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 EWE

What car is AO53 EWE?

AO53 EWE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 EWE?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 EWE was 130,647 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 EWE passed its MOT?

AO53 EWE has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Aug 2014.

Is AO53 EWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 EWE 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 EWE?

AO53 EWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.