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AX53 SZD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 127,493 miles on the clock, averaging 7,648 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 SZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,648

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,858
Average per year7,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 SZD 32k56k80k104k127k '07'19'14

Check AX53 SZD

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage123,635 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,630 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage121,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage117,014 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,837 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage107,241 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage99,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage92,666 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage83,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,847 miles
PASS
Mileage64,638 miles
Since last MOT+11,384 miles
PASS
Mileage53,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
PASS
Mileage43,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,789 miles
PASS
Mileage31,906 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

RegistrationAX53 SZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 SZD

What car is AX53 SZD?

AX53 SZD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 SZD?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 SZD was 127,493 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 SZD passed its MOT?

AX53 SZD has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2019.

Is AX53 SZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 SZD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX53 SZD?

AX53 SZD is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.