Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 80,103 miles on the clock, averaging 3,247 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 ET53 PZG
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,103 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,040 |
| Average per year | 3,247 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | ET53 PZG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 PZG
What car is ET53 PZG?
ET53 PZG is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 PZG?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 PZG was 80,103 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 PZG passed its MOT?
ET53 PZG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2020.
Is ET53 PZG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 PZG 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 ET53 PZG?
ET53 PZG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.