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LA53 LZG

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 112,102 miles on the clock, averaging 7,232 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 LZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,232

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,669
Average per year7,232
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA53 LZG 36k55k74k93k112k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,102 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage110,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage104,033 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,901 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,122 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,497 miles
PASS
Mileage85,596 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage79,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage74,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,859 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage60,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,758 miles
Since last MOT+14,001 miles
PASS
Mileage46,757 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage35,911 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 LZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LA53 LZG

What car is LA53 LZG?

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

What is the mileage of LA53 LZG?

The last recorded mileage for LA53 LZG was 112,102 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA53 LZG passed its MOT?

LA53 LZG has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2017.

Is LA53 LZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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