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DU53 BYX

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 158,579 miles on the clock, averaging 13,355 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 DU53 BYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,355

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,003
Average per year13,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DU53 BYX 22k56k90k125k159k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage154,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage146,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,158 miles
Since last MOT+24,170 miles
PASS
Mileage121,988 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,948 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage110,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage96,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,646 miles
Since last MOT+14,249 miles
PASS
Mileage82,397 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,292 miles
Since last MOT+11,331 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,961 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,861 miles
Since last MOT+12,139 miles
PASS
Mileage58,722 miles
Since last MOT+20,377 miles
PASS
Mileage38,345 miles
Since last MOT+15,925 miles
PASS
Mileage22,420 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

RegistrationDU53 BYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DU53 BYX

What car is DU53 BYX?

DU53 BYX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2004.

What is the mileage of DU53 BYX?

The last recorded mileage for DU53 BYX was 158,579 miles, recorded on 4 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DU53 BYX passed its MOT?

DU53 BYX has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2017.

Is DU53 BYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 BYX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DU53 BYX?

DU53 BYX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.