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SB54 DAO

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 107,498 miles on the clock, averaging 6,697 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 SB54 DAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,697

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,498 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 DAO 33k52k70k89k107k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage103,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,385 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage100,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage97,479 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,476 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
PASS
Mileage97,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,014 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,902 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage90,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage87,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage76,562 miles
Since last MOT+9,177 miles
PASS
Mileage67,385 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage55,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage45,724 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,529 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage33,323 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

RegistrationSB54 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 DAO

What car is SB54 DAO?

SB54 DAO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB54 DAO?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 DAO was 107,498 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 DAO passed its MOT?

SB54 DAO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2018.

Is SB54 DAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 DAO 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 SB54 DAO?

SB54 DAO is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.