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SC54 XWH

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 2005 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 88,296 miles on the clock, averaging 4,743 miles per year, well 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 SC54 XWH

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,743

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,296 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC54 XWH 49k59k69k78k88k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage86,461 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage84,513 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,497 miles
Since last MOT+2,104 miles
PASS
Mileage82,393 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,931 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage73,355 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,697 miles
PASS
Mileage63,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage54,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage48,728 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

RegistrationSC54 XWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SC54 XWH

What car is SC54 XWH?

SC54 XWH is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SC54 XWH?

The last recorded mileage for SC54 XWH was 88,296 miles, recorded on 27 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC54 XWH passed its MOT?

SC54 XWH has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2016.

Is SC54 XWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC54 XWH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SC54 XWH?

SC54 XWH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.