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FJ54 CLU

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 52,430 miles on the clock, averaging 2,460 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 FJ54 CLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading52,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,670
Average per year2,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ54 CLU 14k23k33k43k52k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage52,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage50,760 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage48,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,005 miles
PASS
Mileage47,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage45,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage42,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage38,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage34,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage30,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage28,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage23,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage21,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage19,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage15,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage13,609 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

RegistrationFJ54 CLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About FJ54 CLU

What car is FJ54 CLU?

FJ54 CLU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FJ54 CLU?

The last recorded mileage for FJ54 CLU was 52,430 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ54 CLU passed its MOT?

FJ54 CLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 4 Aug 2023.

Is FJ54 CLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ54 CLU 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 FJ54 CLU?

FJ54 CLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.