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AK54 BXM

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 62,683 miles on the clock, averaging 1,798 miles per year, well 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 AK54 BXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,798

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading62,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year151
Average per year1,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 BXM 32k40k47k55k63k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,683 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage62,532 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
PASS
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
PASS
Mileage62,397 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage62,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,116 miles
PASS
Mileage60,893 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,126 miles
PASS
Mileage59,766 miles
Since last MOT+1,611 miles
PASS
Mileage58,155 miles
Since last MOT+621 miles
PASS
Mileage57,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage53,272 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage49,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage46,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage44,882 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage41,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage36,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage32,314 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

RegistrationAK54 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 BXM

What car is AK54 BXM?

AK54 BXM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 BXM?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 BXM was 62,683 miles, recorded on 24 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 BXM passed its MOT?

AK54 BXM has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2025.

Is AK54 BXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 BXM 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 AK54 BXM?

AK54 BXM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.