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LU53 FAY

2012 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2012 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1199cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 141,107 miles on the clock, averaging 7,281 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LU53 FAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2015
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,281

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

Below average
Latest reading141,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,102
Average per year7,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LU53 FAY 60k81k101k121k141k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage137,005 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,905 miles
Since last MOT+13,446 miles
PASS
Mileage123,459 miles
Since last MOT+12,779 miles
PASS
Mileage110,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
PASS
Mileage104,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
PASS
Mileage96,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage92,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage86,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage79,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage71,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage62,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage60,467 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU53 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeLU — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LU53 FAY

What car is LU53 FAY?

LU53 FAY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2012.

What is the mileage of LU53 FAY?

The last recorded mileage for LU53 FAY was 141,107 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LU53 FAY passed its MOT?

LU53 FAY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is LU53 FAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LU53 FAY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LU53 FAY?

LU53 FAY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.