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WG53 FHL

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 191,875 miles on the clock, averaging 9,578 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WG53 FHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,578

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,562
Average per year9,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 FHL 39k77k115k154k192k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage188,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage179,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage169,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,055 miles
Since last MOT+12,499 miles
PASS
Mileage156,556 miles
Since last MOT+15,130 miles
PASS
Mileage141,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,426 miles
Since last MOT+14,353 miles
PASS
Mileage127,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,041 miles
PASS
Mileage113,032 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage100,468 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,690 miles
PASS
Mileage93,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage88,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage83,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,747 miles
PASS
Mileage75,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage67,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,569 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage47,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage38,562 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

RegistrationWG53 FHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 FHL

What car is WG53 FHL?

WG53 FHL is a silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 FHL?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 FHL was 191,875 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 FHL passed its MOT?

WG53 FHL has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2023.

Is WG53 FHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 FHL 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 WG53 FHL?

WG53 FHL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.