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GL54 AUM

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 121,590 miles on the clock, averaging 6,187 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GL54 AUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,187

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

Below average
Latest reading121,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 AUM 30k53k76k99k122k '07'22'16

Check GL54 AUM

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,590 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,588 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage113,690 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,687 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage111,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage110,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage107,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage104,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage102,094 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage93,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage86,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage73,043 miles
Since last MOT+18,930 miles
PASS
Mileage54,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage51,374 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage39,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage30,362 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 AUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 AUM

What car is GL54 AUM?

GL54 AUM is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2004.

What is the mileage of GL54 AUM?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 AUM was 121,590 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 AUM passed its MOT?

GL54 AUM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2022.

Is GL54 AUM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 AUM 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 GL54 AUM?

GL54 AUM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.