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WG53 FJE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 70,922 miles on the clock, averaging 3,133 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 WG53 FJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
70,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,133

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,994
Average per year3,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG53 FJE 11k26k41k56k71k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,922 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage67,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage65,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage62,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage58,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage56,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,351 miles
PASS
Mileage55,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage50,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,818 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage49,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage45,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage43,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage40,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage38,481 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage30,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage24,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage21,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage18,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,878 miles
PASS
Mileage15,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage11,456 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

RegistrationWG53 FJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 FJE

What car is WG53 FJE?

WG53 FJE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WG53 FJE?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 FJE was 70,922 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 FJE passed its MOT?

WG53 FJE has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is WG53 FJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 FJE 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 WG53 FJE?

WG53 FJE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.