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SB54 HTC

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 101,205 miles on the clock, averaging 5,871 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 HTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,205
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,871

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,205 miles
Reading date
Miles last year671
Average per year5,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 HTC 19k39k60k81k101k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,205 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
PASS
Mileage90,676 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,253 miles
PASS
Mileage83,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage79,097 miles
Since last MOT+14,401 miles
PASS
Mileage64,696 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,695 miles
Since last MOT+14,218 miles
PASS
Mileage50,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage48,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage45,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,751 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage41,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage37,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage31,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage26,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage22,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage18,550 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:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB54 HTC

What car is SB54 HTC?

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

What is the mileage of SB54 HTC?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 HTC was 101,205 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 HTC passed its MOT?

SB54 HTC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2022.

Is SB54 HTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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