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EF54 WXT

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 173,572 miles on the clock, averaging 10,765 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 EF54 WXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,765

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 reading173,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,765
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 WXT 27k64k100k137k174k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,572 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage169,124 miles
Since last MOT+10,935 miles
PASS
Mileage158,189 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,039 miles
Since last MOT+17,173 miles
PASS
Mileage140,866 miles
Since last MOT+11,637 miles
PASS
Mileage129,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage118,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,824 miles
Since last MOT+19,085 miles
PASS
Mileage99,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,739 miles
Since last MOT+18,814 miles
PASS
Mileage80,925 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage65,531 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage65,215 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage59,488 miles
Since last MOT+17,792 miles
PASS
Mileage41,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage38,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage33,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,001 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 WXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 WXT

What car is EF54 WXT?

EF54 WXT is an blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF54 WXT?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 WXT was 173,572 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 WXT passed its MOT?

EF54 WXT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2022.

Is EF54 WXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF54 WXT 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 EF54 WXT?

EF54 WXT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.