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SH54 EFF

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 76,585 miles on the clock, averaging 3,403 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 SH54 EFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,403

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,549
Average per year3,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 EFF 18k32k47k62k77k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage75,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage73,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage71,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage69,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage68,370 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage66,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage61,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage57,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage54,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage50,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage45,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
PASS
Mileage40,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage31,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage28,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage24,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage21,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,714 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 EFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 EFF

What car is SH54 EFF?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 EFF?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 EFF was 76,585 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 EFF passed its MOT?

SH54 EFF has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2025.

Is SH54 EFF ULEZ compliant?

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

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