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HD54 LYH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 203,392 miles on the clock, averaging 12,559 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 HD54 LYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
12,559

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 reading203,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year12,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD54 LYH 30k73k116k160k203k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,392 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage192,017 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,848 miles
Since last MOT+13,274 miles
PASS
Mileage178,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,574 miles
Since last MOT+106,588 miles
PASS
Mileage71,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,986 miles
PASS
Mileage151,140 miles
Since last MOT+325 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,815 miles
Since last MOT+15,067 miles
PASS
Mileage135,748 miles
Since last MOT+294 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,454 miles
Since last MOT+15,731 miles
PASS
Mileage119,723 miles
Since last MOT+16,873 miles
PASS
Mileage102,850 miles
Since last MOT+17,202 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,648 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
PASS
Mileage74,025 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,899 miles
PASS
Mileage52,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,470 miles
PASS
Mileage41,166 miles
Since last MOT+11,515 miles
PASS
Mileage29,651 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,604 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

RegistrationHD54 LYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About HD54 LYH

What car is HD54 LYH?

HD54 LYH is an grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2005.

What is the mileage of HD54 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for HD54 LYH was 203,392 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD54 LYH passed its MOT?

HD54 LYH has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2021.

Is HD54 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD54 LYH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is HD54 LYH?

HD54 LYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.