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PE53 ANX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 111,186 miles on the clock, averaging 5,307 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 PE53 ANX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,307

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,186 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 ANX 21k44k66k89k111k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage108,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage105,959 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage102,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage100,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage95,311 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage90,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage84,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage77,552 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,827 miles
Since last MOT+13,021 miles
PASS
Mileage53,806 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
PASS
Mileage53,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage50,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage43,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage40,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage36,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage29,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage21,188 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

RegistrationPE53 ANX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 ANX

What car is PE53 ANX?

PE53 ANX is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 ANX?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 ANX was 111,186 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 ANX passed its MOT?

PE53 ANX has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2023.

Is PE53 ANX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 ANX 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 PE53 ANX?

PE53 ANX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.