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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 Diesel 1422cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 165,995 miles on the clock, averaging 8,634 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ54 YAA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 165,995 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,933 |
| Average per year | 8,634 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ54 YAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AJ54 YAA
What car is AJ54 YAA?
AJ54 YAA is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ54 YAA?
The last recorded mileage for AJ54 YAA was 165,995 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ54 YAA passed its MOT?
AJ54 YAA has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 12 Oct 2022.
Is AJ54 YAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ54 YAA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AJ54 YAA?
AJ54 YAA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.