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AF54 PVT

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 168,560 miles on the clock, averaging 8,837 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 AF54 PVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,837

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF54 PVT 36k69k102k135k169k '07'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,560 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage167,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage163,721 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,326 miles
PASS
Mileage149,389 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,388 miles
Since last MOT+16,538 miles
PASS
Mileage132,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage129,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage125,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage119,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage118,022 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage110,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage103,176 miles
Since last MOT+15,387 miles
PASS
Mileage87,789 miles
Since last MOT+18,686 miles
PASS
Mileage69,103 miles
Since last MOT+15,625 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,478 miles
Since last MOT+17,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,285 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

RegistrationAF54 PVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AF54 PVT

What car is AF54 PVT?

AF54 PVT is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AF54 PVT?

The last recorded mileage for AF54 PVT was 168,560 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF54 PVT passed its MOT?

AF54 PVT has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.

Is AF54 PVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF54 PVT 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 AF54 PVT?

AF54 PVT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.