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AO53 EXM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 112,878 miles on the clock, averaging 5,220 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 AO53 EXM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,220

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,970
Average per year5,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 EXM 13k38k63k88k113k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage102,908 miles
Since last MOT+17,026 miles
PASS
Mileage85,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage70,980 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage56,787 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage48,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage45,078 miles
Since last MOT+553 miles
PASS
Mileage44,525 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,524 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage43,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage42,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,254 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage40,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage38,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage35,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage32,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage29,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,555 miles
PASS
Mileage27,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage24,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage20,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage16,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage12,901 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 EXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 EXM

What car is AO53 EXM?

AO53 EXM is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 EXM?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 EXM was 112,878 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 EXM passed its MOT?

AO53 EXM has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is AO53 EXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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