Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 115,979 miles on the clock, averaging 7,078 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 GVO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,979 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,099 |
| Average per year | 7,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | PY54 GVO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About PY54 GVO
What car is PY54 GVO?
PY54 GVO is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2004.
What is the mileage of PY54 GVO?
The last recorded mileage for PY54 GVO was 115,979 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY54 GVO passed its MOT?
PY54 GVO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2020.
Is PY54 GVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 GVO 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 GVO?
PY54 GVO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.