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VO53 AVK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 92,056 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 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 VO53 AVK

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,056 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 AVK 10k31k51k72k92k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,456 miles
PASS
Mileage82,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage75,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage68,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage61,110 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,453 miles
PASS
Mileage43,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,972 miles
Since last MOT+16,697 miles
PASS
Mileage22,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage17,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage14,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage10,450 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

RegistrationVO53 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VO53 AVK

What car is VO53 AVK?

VO53 AVK is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VO53 AVK?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AVK was 92,056 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AVK passed its MOT?

VO53 AVK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2018.

Is VO53 AVK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO53 AVK 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 VO53 AVK?

VO53 AVK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.