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VO53 AYT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 106,659 miles on the clock, averaging 6,302 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 AYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,659
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
6,302

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 reading106,659 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO53 AYT 29k48k68k87k107k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,659 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,246 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage101,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage97,777 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage90,911 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage78,212 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage77,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage70,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage66,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage62,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage59,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage48,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage41,886 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,084 miles
PASS
Mileage34,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage28,845 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

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

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About VO53 AYT

What car is VO53 AYT?

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

What is the mileage of VO53 AYT?

The last recorded mileage for VO53 AYT was 106,659 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO53 AYT passed its MOT?

VO53 AYT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.

Is VO53 AYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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