Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 85,132 miles on the clock, averaging 5,950 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AB53 RLS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,132 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,950 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AB53 RLS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AB — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AB53 RLS
What car is AB53 RLS?
AB53 RLS is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2012.
What is the mileage of AB53 RLS?
The last recorded mileage for AB53 RLS was 85,132 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AB53 RLS passed its MOT?
AB53 RLS has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.
Is AB53 RLS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB53 RLS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AB53 RLS?
AB53 RLS is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.