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AJ53 BRX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 67,248 miles on the clock, averaging 3,320 miles per year, well 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 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,320

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,248 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BRX 32k41k50k58k67k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,330 miles
PASS
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage58,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage52,013 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage46,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,052 miles
PASS
Mileage44,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage42,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage41,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage39,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage36,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage31,827 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 BRX
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 BRX

What car is AJ53 BRX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BRX was 67,248 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BRX passed its MOT?

AJ53 BRX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.

Is AJ53 BRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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