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HD54 THU

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 160,765 miles on the clock, averaging 8,181 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 HD54 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,181

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,161
Average per year8,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD54 THU 18k54k89k125k161k '08'25'17

Check HD54 THU

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage154,604 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage147,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage141,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage139,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
PASS
Mileage137,105 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage132,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage124,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage116,794 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,793 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage105,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,284 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage99,724 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage88,128 miles
Since last MOT+13,226 miles
PASS
Mileage74,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,902 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,819 miles
Since last MOT+13,804 miles
PASS
Mileage50,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,432 miles
PASS
Mileage37,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
Mileage26,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage18,198 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 THU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 THU

What car is HD54 THU?

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

What is the mileage of HD54 THU?

The last recorded mileage for HD54 THU was 160,765 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD54 THU passed its MOT?

HD54 THU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2025.

Is HD54 THU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD54 THU 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 THU?

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