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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 48,843 miles on the clock, averaging 6,166 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 BWY
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 48,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,166 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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 BWY |
| 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 BWY
What car is AJ53 BWY?
AJ53 BWY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ53 BWY?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BWY was 48,843 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 BWY passed its MOT?
AJ53 BWY has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2010.
Is AJ53 BWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 BWY 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 BWY?
AJ53 BWY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.