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GY54 OXV

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 74,032 miles on the clock, averaging 4,064 miles per year, well 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 GY54 OXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY54 OXV 9k25k42k58k74k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,032 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,031 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage74,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage72,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,439 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage71,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage61,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,112 miles
Since last MOT+13,646 miles
PASS
Mileage47,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,466 miles
Since last MOT+14,749 miles
PASS
Mileage32,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage29,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage25,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage22,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage20,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage17,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage14,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage11,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage8,976 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

RegistrationGY54 OXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GY54 OXV

What car is GY54 OXV?

GY54 OXV is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GY54 OXV?

The last recorded mileage for GY54 OXV was 74,032 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY54 OXV passed its MOT?

GY54 OXV has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2023.

Is GY54 OXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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