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WJ54 EAE

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 174,680 miles on the clock, averaging 11,086 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 WJ54 EAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,680
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,086

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 reading174,680 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,915
Average per year11,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ54 EAE 39k73k107k141k175k '07'19'14

Check WJ54 EAE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,680 miles
Since last MOT+14,915 miles
PASS
Mileage159,765 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,677 miles
Since last MOT+9,888 miles
PASS
Mileage149,789 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage139,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,657 miles
PASS
Mileage127,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,371 miles
Since last MOT+11,473 miles
PASS
Mileage115,898 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage103,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,451 miles
PASS
Mileage90,305 miles
Since last MOT+13,170 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,135 miles
Since last MOT+11,862 miles
PASS
Mileage65,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage60,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage50,311 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,455 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

RegistrationWJ54 EAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WJ54 EAE

What car is WJ54 EAE?

WJ54 EAE is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WJ54 EAE?

The last recorded mileage for WJ54 EAE was 174,680 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ54 EAE passed its MOT?

WJ54 EAE has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2019.

Is WJ54 EAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ54 EAE 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 WJ54 EAE?

WJ54 EAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.