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LA53 HHO

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 111,199 miles on the clock, averaging 7,022 miles per year, 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 LA53 HHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,679
Average per year7,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 HHO 27k48k69k90k111k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,199 miles
Since last MOT+23,679 miles
PASS
Mileage87,520 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage78,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage70,024 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage62,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage53,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage49,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage43,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage40,662 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage34,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage28,121 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
PASS
Mileage27,439 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

RegistrationLA53 HHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 HHO

What car is LA53 HHO?

LA53 HHO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 HHO?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 HHO was 111,199 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 HHO passed its MOT?

LA53 HHO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Dec 2018.

Is LA53 HHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 HHO 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 LA53 HHO?

LA53 HHO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.