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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 71,671 miles on the clock, averaging 3,485 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for EN53 CDZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 71,671 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,485 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
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Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EN53 CDZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EN — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EN53 CDZ
What car is EN53 CDZ?
EN53 CDZ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EN53 CDZ?
The last recorded mileage for EN53 CDZ was 71,671 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EN53 CDZ passed its MOT?
EN53 CDZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2023.
Is EN53 CDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 CDZ 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 EN53 CDZ?
EN53 CDZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.