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GY54 CVH

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 158,577 miles on the clock, averaging 9,994 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 GY54 CVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,577 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,107
Average per year9,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY54 CVH 28k60k93k126k159k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage158,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage155,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,470 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage144,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage141,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,690 miles
Since last MOT+20,021 miles
PASS
Mileage121,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,731 miles
PASS
Mileage110,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage106,554 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage98,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,464 miles
PASS
Mileage88,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,782 miles
PASS
Mileage77,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,007 miles
Since last MOT+11,464 miles
PASS
Mileage65,543 miles
Since last MOT+13,924 miles
PASS
Mileage51,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,619 miles
Since last MOT+12,809 miles
PASS
Mileage38,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,032 miles
PASS
Mileage27,778 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

RegistrationGY54 CVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GY54 CVH

What car is GY54 CVH?

GY54 CVH is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GY54 CVH?

The last recorded mileage for GY54 CVH was 158,577 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY54 CVH passed its MOT?

GY54 CVH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2020.

Is GY54 CVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY54 CVH 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 GY54 CVH?

GY54 CVH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.