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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 147,337 miles on the clock, averaging 14,971 miles per year, above 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 TBO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,337 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,535 |
| Average per year | 14,971 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AX53 TBO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AX53 TBO
What car is AX53 TBO?
AX53 TBO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AX53 TBO?
The last recorded mileage for AX53 TBO was 147,337 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX53 TBO passed its MOT?
AX53 TBO has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Apr 2014.
Is AX53 TBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 TBO 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 TBO?
AX53 TBO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.