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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 132,615 miles on the clock, averaging 7,688 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AK53 WCE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 132,615 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,345 |
| Average per year | 7,688 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | AK53 WCE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AK53 WCE
What car is AK53 WCE?
AK53 WCE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AK53 WCE?
The last recorded mileage for AK53 WCE was 132,615 miles, recorded on 22 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK53 WCE passed its MOT?
AK53 WCE has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2020.
Is AK53 WCE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK53 WCE 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 AK53 WCE?
AK53 WCE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.