Vehicle summary
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 88,513 miles on the clock, averaging 9,885 miles per year, above 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 BVF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 88,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,885 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ53 BVF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 BVF
What car is AJ53 BVF?
AJ53 BVF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ53 BVF?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BVF was 88,513 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 BVF passed its MOT?
AJ53 BVF has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Sep 2012.
Is AJ53 BVF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 BVF 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 BVF?
AJ53 BVF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.