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AJ53 BVE

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 132,351 miles on the clock, averaging 7,523 miles per year, around 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 BVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,523

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,523
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ53 BVE 43k65k88k110k132k '07'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,351 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,339 miles
Since last MOT+11,217 miles
PASS
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage115,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage107,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,771 miles
PASS
Mileage101,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage93,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage84,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,419 miles
PASS
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,592 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
PASS
Mileage63,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,165 miles
PASS
Mileage56,205 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
PASS
Mileage50,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage43,336 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,973 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 BVE
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 BVE

What car is AJ53 BVE?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BVE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BVE was 132,351 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BVE passed its MOT?

AJ53 BVE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is AJ53 BVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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