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AK54 BYZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 106,166 miles on the clock, averaging 4,812 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 BYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,812

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,509
Average per year4,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 BYZ 30k49k68k87k106k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage102,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage100,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage98,328 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage96,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage91,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,425 miles
PASS
Mileage89,578 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage84,759 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage77,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage72,540 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage62,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage55,994 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage50,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage46,834 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage41,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage36,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,114 miles
PASS
Mileage29,931 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 BYZ
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 BYZ

What car is AK54 BYZ?

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

What is the mileage of AK54 BYZ?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 BYZ was 106,166 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 BYZ passed its MOT?

AK54 BYZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2023.

Is AK54 BYZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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