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PY54 EKM

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 106,082 miles on the clock, averaging 6,143 miles per year, 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 PY54 EKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,143

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading106,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY54 EKM 32k51k69k88k106k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage100,014 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage94,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage89,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage85,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage80,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,713 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage74,764 miles
Since last MOT+13,248 miles
PASS
Mileage61,516 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage61,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage54,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage46,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage41,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage32,109 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

RegistrationPY54 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PY54 EKM

What car is PY54 EKM?

PY54 EKM is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.

What is the mileage of PY54 EKM?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 EKM was 106,082 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 EKM passed its MOT?

PY54 EKM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.

Is PY54 EKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 EKM 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 PY54 EKM?

PY54 EKM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.