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SH54 UTX

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 178,699 miles on the clock, averaging 9,664 miles per year, above 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 UTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
9,664

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year9,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH54 UTX 12k53k95k137k179k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,699 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage175,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,776 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage166,388 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage159,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage152,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,693 miles
Since last MOT+14,998 miles
PASS
Mileage137,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage129,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage120,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
PASS
Mileage109,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,301 miles
Since last MOT+11,755 miles
PASS
Mileage97,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,264 miles
PASS
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage75,424 miles
Since last MOT+15,529 miles
PASS
Mileage59,895 miles
Since last MOT+19,290 miles
PASS
Mileage40,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,317 miles
PASS
Mileage28,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,657 miles
PASS
Mileage17,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage11,571 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 UTX
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 UTX

What car is SH54 UTX?

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

What is the mileage of SH54 UTX?

The last recorded mileage for SH54 UTX was 178,699 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH54 UTX passed its MOT?

SH54 UTX has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2025.

Is SH54 UTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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