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SB54 MBY

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 152,446 miles on the clock, averaging 11,042 miles per year, above 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 MBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,042

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,446 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,042
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB54 MBY 26k58k89k121k152k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,446 miles
Since last MOT+14,706 miles
PASS
Mileage137,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,740 miles
Since last MOT+15,927 miles
PASS
Mileage121,813 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,640 miles
Since last MOT+18,205 miles
PASS
Mileage103,435 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,287 miles
Since last MOT+15,613 miles
PASS
Mileage87,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage78,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,060 miles
Since last MOT+10,768 miles
PASS
Mileage67,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,292 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage59,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,734 miles
PASS
Mileage49,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage41,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage35,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage26,496 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 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SB54 MBY

What car is SB54 MBY?

SB54 MBY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SB54 MBY?

The last recorded mileage for SB54 MBY was 152,446 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB54 MBY passed its MOT?

SB54 MBY has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.

Is SB54 MBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB54 MBY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB54 MBY?

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