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AP53 TCX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 97,364 miles on the clock, averaging 3,655 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 AP53 TCX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,130
Average per year3,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP53 TCX 28k45k63k80k97k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,364 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage96,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,053 miles
PASS
Mileage95,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage93,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage92,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,825 miles
PASS
Mileage90,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,157 miles
PASS
Mileage89,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage86,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage78,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage75,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage71,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage68,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage67,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,464 miles
PASS
Mileage63,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage58,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,833 miles
PASS
Mileage51,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage43,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage36,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage27,937 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

RegistrationAP53 TCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AP53 TCX

What car is AP53 TCX?

AP53 TCX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP53 TCX?

The last recorded mileage for AP53 TCX was 97,364 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP53 TCX passed its MOT?

AP53 TCX has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is AP53 TCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 TCX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP53 TCX?

AP53 TCX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.