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SH54 EJA

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 131,729 miles on the clock, averaging 8,445 miles per year, around 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 EJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,445

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,729 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 EJA 34k59k83k107k132k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage127,239 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,867 miles
PASS
Mileage122,307 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage117,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,593 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage110,403 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,380 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage102,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage95,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage87,210 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage79,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage72,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,671 miles
Since last MOT+17,590 miles
PASS
Mileage52,081 miles
Since last MOT+17,620 miles
PASS
Mileage34,461 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 EJA

What car is SH54 EJA?

SH54 EJA is an green Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2004.

What is the mileage of SH54 EJA?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 EJA was 131,729 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 EJA passed its MOT?

SH54 EJA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2018.

Is SH54 EJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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