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LA53 HJD

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 2004 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 114,626 miles on the clock, averaging 25 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 LA53 HJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
25

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading114,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year25
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 HJD 114k114k114k115k115k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,626 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage108,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage105,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,982 miles
PASS
Mileage103,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage101,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage97,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage94,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,463 miles
PASS
Mileage91,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage90,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage87,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage80,329 miles
PASS
Mileage156,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,649 miles
Since last MOT+42,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,343 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 HJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 HJD

What car is LA53 HJD?

LA53 HJD is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LA53 HJD?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 HJD was 114,626 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 HJD passed its MOT?

LA53 HJD has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2018.

Is LA53 HJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA53 HJD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LA53 HJD?

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