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SH54 LUL

2004 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 138,605 miles on the clock, averaging 8,194 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 LUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,194

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,415
Average per year8,194
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH54 LUL 27k55k83k111k139k '07'21'16

Check SH54 LUL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
PASS
Mileage128,190 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,181 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage124,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage118,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,949 miles
PASS
Mileage110,259 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,250 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage100,881 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage90,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage83,520 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage73,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,797 miles
PASS
Mileage64,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage56,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage46,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage36,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
PASS
Mileage26,645 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 LUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SH54 LUL

What car is SH54 LUL?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 LUL?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 LUL was 138,605 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 LUL passed its MOT?

SH54 LUL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2021.

Is SH54 LUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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