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AB53 LKS

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2012 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 64,218 miles on the clock, averaging 3,853 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB53 LKS

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,218
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,853

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

Low mileage
Latest reading64,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year85
Average per year3,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB53 LKS 24k34k44k54k64k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,218 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage61,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage57,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage54,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,686 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage42,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage36,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage33,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage29,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage24,191 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 LKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AB53 LKS

What car is AB53 LKS?

AB53 LKS is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.

What is the mileage of AB53 LKS?

The last recorded mileage for AB53 LKS was 64,218 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB53 LKS passed its MOT?

AB53 LKS has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is AB53 LKS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB53 LKS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AB53 LKS?

AB53 LKS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.