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HD53 AYW

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 114,108 miles on the clock, averaging 5,398 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 HD53 AYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,398

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 reading114,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year5,398
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD53 AYW 42k60k78k96k114k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,108 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage111,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage102,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage99,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage96,023 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage92,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage89,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage85,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage79,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage71,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage66,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,728 miles
Since last MOT+8,840 miles
PASS
Mileage50,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,359 miles
PASS
Mileage41,529 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,526 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 AYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 AYW

What car is HD53 AYW?

HD53 AYW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 AYW?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 AYW was 114,108 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 AYW passed its MOT?

HD53 AYW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2020.

Is HD53 AYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 AYW 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 HD53 AYW?

HD53 AYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.