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SH54 TZJ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 127,794 miles on the clock, averaging 8,903 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 TZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
8,903

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 reading127,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year257
Average per year8,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 TZJ 24k50k76k102k128k '08'20'15

Check SH54 TZJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,794 miles
Since last MOT+257 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,537 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage113,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage106,970 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,719 miles
PASS
Mileage101,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage93,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage88,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,289 miles
Since last MOT+17,303 miles
PASS
Mileage58,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage53,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,845 miles
PASS
Mileage46,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage38,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage30,490 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage23,707 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 TZJ
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 TZJ

What car is SH54 TZJ?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 TZJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 TZJ was 127,794 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 TZJ passed its MOT?

SH54 TZJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2020.

Is SH54 TZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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