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GU54 UEC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 106,156 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 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 GU54 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,120

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year5,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU54 UEC 13k36k60k83k106k '07'25'18

Check GU54 UEC

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,156 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,216 miles
PASS
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
PASS
Mileage94,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage93,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage91,655 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage90,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage86,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,683 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage78,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage69,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage62,294 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage56,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage52,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage48,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage42,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage36,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage30,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage24,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage19,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage13,257 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

RegistrationGU54 UEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GU54 UEC

What car is GU54 UEC?

GU54 UEC is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GU54 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for GU54 UEC was 106,156 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU54 UEC passed its MOT?

GU54 UEC has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2025.

Is GU54 UEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU54 UEC 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 GU54 UEC?

GU54 UEC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.