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SH54 DPV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 82,281 miles on the clock, averaging 5,311 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 SH54 DPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,311

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 reading82,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 DPV 24k39k53k68k82k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,281 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,328 miles
PASS
Mileage74,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage73,176 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage66,931 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage59,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage53,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage44,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage39,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage37,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,795 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage30,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage24,156 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

RegistrationSH54 DPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 DPV

What car is SH54 DPV?

SH54 DPV is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH54 DPV?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 DPV was 82,281 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 DPV passed its MOT?

SH54 DPV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.

Is SH54 DPV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH54 DPV 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 SH54 DPV?

SH54 DPV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.