The road tax status for AE53 SXH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AE53 SXH?

The MOT for AE53 SXH is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 SXH?

The recorded mileage for AE53 SXH is 106,270 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 SXH ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 SXH does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AE53 SXH

AE53 SXH

2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 106,270 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 106,270 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1198cc

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AE53 SXH Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
106,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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AE53 SXH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 10:00

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (AE53 SXH) between September 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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AE53 SXH Mileage History

29/09/200626,123 mi
13/09/200734,521 mi+8,398 mi
16/10/200847,870 mi+13,349 mi
29/09/200955,872 mi+8,002 mi
30/09/200955,873 mi+1 mi
10/11/200955,876 mi+3 mi
08/11/201059,628 mi+3,752 mi
08/11/201059,628 mi
05/11/201164,034 mi+4,406 mi
26/10/201269,117 mi+5,083 mi
26/10/201269,117 mi
01/08/201371,939 mi+2,822 mi
02/08/201371,941 mi+2 mi
22/07/201474,902 mi+2,961 mi
22/07/201474,902 mi
29/07/201578,434 mi+3,532 mi
29/07/201578,434 mi
03/09/201683,293 mi+4,859 mi
03/09/201683,293 mi
02/09/201785,645 mi+2,352 mi
02/09/201785,645 mi
10/11/201886,934 mi+1,289 mi
10/11/201886,934 mi
09/11/201988,472 mi+1,538 mi
07/11/202090,643 mi+2,171 mi
03/12/202192,047 mi+1,404 mi
03/01/202398,203 mi+6,156 mi
27/02/2024101,387 mi+3,184 mi
27/02/2024101,387 mi
25/02/2025103,001 mi+1,614 mi
03/03/2025103,050 mi+49 mi
15/05/2026106,270 mi+3,220 mi

Average of roughly 4,084 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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