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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 2007 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1400cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 112,356 miles on the clock, averaging 5,693 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for MU54 ABU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 112,356 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,513 |
| Average per year | 5,693 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MU54 ABU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MU — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About MU54 ABU
What car is MU54 ABU?
MU54 ABU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1400cc). First registered in Manchester in 2007.
What is the mileage of MU54 ABU?
The last recorded mileage for MU54 ABU was 112,356 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MU54 ABU passed its MOT?
MU54 ABU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.
Is MU54 ABU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MU54 ABU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MU54 ABU?
MU54 ABU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.