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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 110,362 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for GD53 OPO
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,362 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,621 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | GD53 OPO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About GD53 OPO
What car is GD53 OPO?
GD53 OPO is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.
What is the mileage of GD53 OPO?
The last recorded mileage for GD53 OPO was 110,362 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD53 OPO passed its MOT?
GD53 OPO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2019.
Is GD53 OPO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD53 OPO 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 GD53 OPO?
GD53 OPO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.