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AK54 TYA

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 129,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,058 miles per year, 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 TYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,058

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 TYA 17k46k74k102k130k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,864 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,863 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage125,903 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage121,473 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
PASS
Mileage109,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage106,131 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage103,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage101,290 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage99,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage93,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,343 miles
Since last MOT+16,059 miles
PASS
Mileage77,284 miles
Since last MOT+14,885 miles
PASS
Mileage62,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage54,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage45,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage38,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,388 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage17,474 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 TYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 TYA

What car is AK54 TYA?

AK54 TYA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 TYA?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 TYA was 129,864 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 TYA passed its MOT?

AK54 TYA has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.

Is AK54 TYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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