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SH54 LVC

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 138,358 miles on the clock, averaging 8,072 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 LVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,072

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 reading138,358 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 LVC 17k47k77k108k138k '07'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,358 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage131,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage124,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,731 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage123,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage120,248 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage117,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage112,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,823 miles
PASS
Mileage102,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,084 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
PASS
Mileage90,390 miles
Since last MOT+456 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,934 miles
Since last MOT+14,427 miles
PASS
Mileage75,507 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,692 miles
PASS
Mileage63,692 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage50,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,735 miles
PASS
Mileage38,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage30,066 miles
Since last MOT+13,477 miles
PASS
Mileage16,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,589 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 LVC
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 LVC

What car is SH54 LVC?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 LVC?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 LVC was 138,358 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 LVC passed its MOT?

SH54 LVC has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is SH54 LVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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