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AJ54 LGY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,185 miles on the clock, averaging 7,410 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ54 LGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,410

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 reading137,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,253
Average per year7,410
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ54 LGY 39k63k88k113k137k '07'21'14

Check AJ54 LGY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage131,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage128,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage123,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage118,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage116,497 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage115,630 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage110,087 miles
Since last MOT+23,415 miles
PASS
Mileage86,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage83,709 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage73,194 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage58,179 miles
Since last MOT+19,380 miles
PASS
Mileage38,799 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 LGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AJ54 LGY

What car is AJ54 LGY?

AJ54 LGY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AJ54 LGY?

The last recorded mileage for AJ54 LGY was 137,185 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ54 LGY passed its MOT?

AJ54 LGY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2021.

Is AJ54 LGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ54 LGY 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 AJ54 LGY?

AJ54 LGY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.