Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 79,843 miles on the clock, averaging 4,708 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for ML54 VCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,843 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 697 |
| Average per year | 4,708 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML54 VCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About ML54 VCU
What car is ML54 VCU?
ML54 VCU is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML54 VCU?
The last recorded mileage for ML54 VCU was 79,843 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML54 VCU passed its MOT?
ML54 VCU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2019.
Is ML54 VCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 VCU 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 ML54 VCU?
ML54 VCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.