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EH53 ELL

2017 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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 2017 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 999cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 78,421 miles on the clock, averaging 5,080 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EH53 ELL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2020
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,080

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading78,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,958
Average per year5,080
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EH53 ELL 50k57k64k71k78k '20'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,958 miles
PASS
Mileage70,463 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage66,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage61,648 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage53,663 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage50,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEH53 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeEH — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EH53 ELL

What car is EH53 ELL?

EH53 ELL is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.

What is the mileage of EH53 ELL?

The last recorded mileage for EH53 ELL was 78,421 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EH53 ELL passed its MOT?

EH53 ELL has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is EH53 ELL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EH53 ELL 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 EH53 ELL?

EH53 ELL is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.