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AE54 ZJU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 112,407 miles on the clock, averaging 8,668 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AE54 ZJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,668

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,766
Average per year8,668
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE54 ZJU 9k35k61k87k112k '07'19'14

Check AE54 ZJU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage100,641 miles
Since last MOT+10,069 miles
PASS
Mileage90,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,362 miles
PASS
Mileage79,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage73,324 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage64,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,512 miles
PASS
Mileage55,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,070 miles
PASS
Mileage46,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,325 miles
PASS
Mileage36,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage21,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage9,172 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AE54 ZJU

What car is AE54 ZJU?

AE54 ZJU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AE54 ZJU?

The last recorded mileage for AE54 ZJU was 112,407 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE54 ZJU passed its MOT?

AE54 ZJU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 15 Aug 2019.

Is AE54 ZJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE54 ZJU 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 AE54 ZJU?

AE54 ZJU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.