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EX53 AHO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 115,347 miles on the clock, averaging 9,262 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 EX53 AHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,262

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,347 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX53 AHO 17k42k66k91k115k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,347 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage106,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,889 miles
PASS
Mileage95,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage88,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,730 miles
Since last MOT+9,419 miles
PASS
Mileage70,311 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,205 miles
PASS
Mileage59,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,180 miles
PASS
Mileage46,802 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,792 miles
Since last MOT+12,787 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,530 miles
PASS
Mileage24,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage17,304 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

RegistrationEX53 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 AHO

What car is EX53 AHO?

EX53 AHO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 AHO?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 AHO was 115,347 miles, recorded on 12 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 AHO passed its MOT?

EX53 AHO has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2017.

Is EX53 AHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 AHO 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 EX53 AHO?

EX53 AHO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.