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AY54 XVC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 124,717 miles on the clock, averaging 9,475 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AY54 XVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,475

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,724
Average per year9,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY54 XVC 19k45k72k98k125k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,132 miles
PASS
Mileage118,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,861 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage103,306 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage97,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage90,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage86,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage83,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage78,801 miles
Since last MOT+20,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,911 miles
Since last MOT+26,212 miles
PASS
Mileage31,699 miles
Since last MOT+12,778 miles
PASS
Mileage18,921 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

RegistrationAY54 XVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AY54 XVC

What car is AY54 XVC?

AY54 XVC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AY54 XVC?

The last recorded mileage for AY54 XVC was 124,717 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY54 XVC passed its MOT?

AY54 XVC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2018.

Is AY54 XVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY54 XVC 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 AY54 XVC?

AY54 XVC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.