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AJ53 BZB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 111,829 miles on the clock, averaging 5,217 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 BZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,829
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,217

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,829 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,679
Average per year5,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 BZB 15k39k63k88k112k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,829 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage97,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
PASS
Mileage86,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage76,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,088 miles
PASS
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage61,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage52,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage49,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage45,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage44,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,222 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage43,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage40,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage34,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage32,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage28,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage24,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,883 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage20,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,030 miles
PASS
Mileage17,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,529 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 BZB
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 BZB

What car is AJ53 BZB?

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

What is the mileage of AJ53 BZB?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 BZB was 111,829 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 BZB passed its MOT?

AJ53 BZB has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is AJ53 BZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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