Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1422cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 87,245 miles on the clock, averaging 4,078 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for KC54 BUJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,245 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,755 |
| Average per year | 4,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | KC54 BUJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About KC54 BUJ
What car is KC54 BUJ?
KC54 BUJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Northampton in 2004.
What is the mileage of KC54 BUJ?
The last recorded mileage for KC54 BUJ was 87,245 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KC54 BUJ passed its MOT?
KC54 BUJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2026.
Is KC54 BUJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC54 BUJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is KC54 BUJ?
KC54 BUJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.