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AJ53 BFY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 91,244 miles on the clock, averaging 6,966 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 BFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,966

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 reading91,244 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BFY 25k42k58k75k91k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage85,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage79,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage75,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage67,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,745 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
PASS
Mileage64,634 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage53,645 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage43,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage35,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,032 miles
PASS
Mileage25,008 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

RegistrationAJ53 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 BFY

What car is AJ53 BFY?

AJ53 BFY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AJ53 BFY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BFY was 91,244 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BFY passed its MOT?

AJ53 BFY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2016.

Is AJ53 BFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 BFY 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 AJ53 BFY?

AJ53 BFY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.